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R737 MFP

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,021 mi
Last recorded152,021 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 MFP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2012 152,021 miles

Brake pipe under the vehicle are covered in sealant could not be tested pass/advise

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 140,588 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,144 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 135,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 128,095 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 120,599 miles

Both front wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2008 120,589 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,723 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 112,723 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 105,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 MFP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFP, 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 R737 MFP registered?

R737 MFP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R737 MFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R737 MFP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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