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R734 PTF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,711 mi
Last recorded162,711 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 162,711 miles

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement.....

general under body corrosion....

general upper body corrosion.....

n/s/r brake pipe corroding.....

o/s/f inner tyre tread worn , n/s/f outer tyre tread worn....

windscreen damage , not excessive....

wipers smear.....

Pass 8 May 2009 153,284 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 153,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pedal rubber worn , advise replacement....

front brake pads not visable.....

light under body corrosion....

n/s & o/s outer sills corroding.....

oil leaks....

rear brakes squeek , advise brake inspection .....

Pass 8 May 2008 142,462 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 142,322 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2007 131,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 119,422 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 PTF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PTF, 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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What year was R734 PTF registered?

R734 PTF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1998.

Is R734 PTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R734 PTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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