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R739 NRR

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,463 mi
Last recorded159,463 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 NRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 159,463 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 159,463 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2009 158,959 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion on rear cross member

all wheel arches slightly corroded

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

both inner sills slightly corroded

front and rear floor slightly corroded

outriggers on both sides slightly corroded

rear chassis sides slightly corroded behind rear wheels on both sides

Pass 4 Jun 2009 157,031 miles

rear crossmember first signs of corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2009 157,027 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear crossmember first signs of corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2007 156,008 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 156,003 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

front flexes have rusting ferruls on the offside and nearside fronts

rear propshaft bearing in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2006 154,494 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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R739 NRR is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R739 NRR, 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 R739 NRR registered?

R739 NRR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R739 NRR safe to buy?

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