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R734 PCJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,760 mi
Last recorded123,760 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 123,760 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 118,712 miles

front to rear chassis legs both sides between leaf springs corroding severely

Fail 28 Mar 2011 118,708 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

front to rear chassis legs both sides between leaf springs corroding severely

Pass 24 Mar 2010 110,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,402 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,367 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

air induction pipe split?

both front outer wheel arches starting to corrode

rear steel brake pipe from flexible to limit valve starting to corrode

steel brake pipe from rear to front starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2007 80,851 miles

both front outer wheel arches corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2006 72,680 miles

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 PCJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PCJ, 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 PCJ registered?

R734 PCJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R734 PCJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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