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R737 LVL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

191,224 mi
Last recorded191,224 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 LVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 191,224 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 187,044 miles

Corrosion on Front wheel Arches both side , near and off side, rear sill and rear valances

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Passengers side sun visor loose but does not effect driver view to the road

Pass 13 Mar 2018 186,518 miles

corrosion on front wheel arches near side rear sill and rear valences

Pass 15 Mar 2017 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 185,429 miles

rear valences corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2016 185,429 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear valences corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 183,263 miles

some corrosion around inear door steps and sills not within prescribe area

Pass 13 Mar 2014 181,953 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 181,953 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 180,825 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 179,189 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 179,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 177,508 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 177,508 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 31 Mar 2010 175,696 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 173,355 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 172,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 170,998 miles

NEAR SIDE OFF SIDE REAR INNER PANEL EXCESSIVE CORROSION

Pass 7 Apr 2006 168,590 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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R737 LVL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R737 LVL, 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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R737 LVL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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