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R738 TSN

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,084 mi
Last recorded181,084 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR738 TSN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 181,084 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 172,956 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 172,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 171,641 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Propshaft component defective

brake imbalance 14%.

diff pan corroded to exess.

earside tyre feathering on outside edge,

one of two number plate lights inop, (ns) † † †

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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R738 TSN is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red 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 R738 TSN, 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 R738 TSN registered?

R738 TSN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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