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R745 DDV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,697 mi
Last recorded117,697 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 DDV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,697 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 115,640 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 114,275 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 113,437 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 112,165 miles

Advise battery insecure wheel trims fitted (2) †wiper blade condition underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2006 111,170 miles

near side front tyre wearing on edge.

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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R745 DDV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R745 DDV, 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 R745 DDV registered?

R745 DDV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R745 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 DDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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