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R734 ORW

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

262,515 mi
Last recorded262,515 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 ORW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 262,515 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Jun 2008 262,505 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Propshaft component defective

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 228,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 228,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front arches corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2006 192,584 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 192,584 miles

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

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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R734 ORW is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R734 ORW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R734 ORW registered?

R734 ORW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R734 ORW safe to buy?

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