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R748 FVW

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,370 mi
Last recorded125,370 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 FVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 125,370 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 125,366 miles

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,931 miles

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

only 11 passengers seats fitted at time of test

Fail 11 Apr 2013 120,919 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

only 11 passengers seats fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 116,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 109,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror back damaged

o/s/f mirror back missing

stonechip w/screen

Fail 18 Feb 2011 109,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror back damaged

o/s/f mirror back missing

stonechip w/screen

Pass 17 Feb 2010 104,931 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 96,667 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,667 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 96,667 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 91,639 miles

n/s/r seat belt slow to retract

o/s/r outer side wall cut

Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,103 miles

n/s 2nd seat belt from rear slow to retract

o/s/f wheel bearing slack

Pass 28 Oct 2005 81,025 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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R748 FVW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R748 FVW, 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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R748 FVW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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