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R739 RDC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,200 mi
Last recorded166,200 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 166,200 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Nov 2012 166,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 162,123 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 162,317 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 143,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 143,779 miles

Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 136,482 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2008 128,693 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

heavy surface corrosion at o/s/r chassis section (i.e. outer - between spring mounts)

rear brakes squealing in operation

rear of van lined out

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leak on engine

surface corrosion at all wheel arches

Pass 30 May 2008 128,693 miles

heavy surface corrosion at o/s/r chassis section (i.e. outer - between spring mounts)

rear brakes squealing in operation

rear of van lined out

slight damage to front number plate

slight oil leak on engine

surface corrosion at all wheel arches

Pass 19 May 2007 120,853 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 120,853 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pads (front) look low - advise check

clutch pedal rubber split

note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired

o/s and n/s washer jets partially blocked

rear brakes squealing in operation

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to front n/plate

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) and on o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes

Pass 12 May 2006 114,406 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 RDC is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RDC, 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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R739 RDC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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