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R736 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,829 mi
Last recorded108,829 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2007 108,829 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 108,495 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 95,018 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R736 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R736 TEG, 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

How do I check the history of R736 TEG?

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What year was R736 TEG registered?

R736 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R736 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R736 TEG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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