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R733 TBY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

243,787 mi
Last recorded243,787 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 243,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 243,787 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 239,276 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 238,893 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2023 228,519 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 228,519 miles

Central Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2022 217,260 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 216,970 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL / STEP AREA CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2021 207,259 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 207,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 196,233 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 192,339 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 177,159 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 177,137 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 161,478 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 144,353 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 144,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 128,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 128,818 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,953 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,455 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 114,455 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 106,455 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 106,411 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside + offside rear doors poor condition

prop shaft centre bearing collasped

rear No. plate poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 99,388 miles

heavy corrosion to both front inner wheel arches.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,905 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to both front sills.

oil leaks.

water damage to rear number plate.

wheel arches corroding.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

damage to both front sills.

oil leaks.

water damage to rear number plate.

wheel arches corroding.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2009 84,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 78,461 miles

engine oil level low

light corrosion on all wheel arches

nearside mirror cover missing

offside and nearside mirror glasses cracked - just acceptable

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2008 78,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

engine oil level low

light corrosion on all wheel arches

nearside mirror cover missing

offside and nearside mirror glasses cracked - just acceptable

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2007 71,516 miles

both door mirrors cracked - just acceptable

both front brake pipes to hoses corroded

exhaust tailpipe corroded - slight blow - recommend repair

Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,258 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 65,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R733 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R733 TBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R733 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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