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R748 YBC

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,830 mi
Last recorded143,830 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2012 143,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise - all brakepipes are cleaned/greased

advise - corrosion on numerous places underside

advise - front discs look worn and corroded on inside

advise - rear springs are oiled

strongly advise - chassis offside rear is repaired - marked with chalk

Pass 8 Mar 2011 141,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 141,447 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

advise - lots corrosion on chassis/floor at rear

advise - offside rear tyre out of shape slightly and will need replacing soon

advise strongly - all wheel arches are repaired

advise strongly - hole on inner sill under drivers step is repaired

Pass 1 Mar 2010 139,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise - offside headlight could be better

advise - only just passed emission test

advise - rear springs are oiled

advise - slight play in inner joints in steering rack

advise rust is dealt with - offside rear chassis above axle - offside rear inner sill area - rear cross member

Fail 23 Feb 2010 139,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise - offside headlight could be better

advise - only just passed emission test

advise - rear springs are oiled

advise - slight play in inner joints in steering rack

advise rust is dealt with - offside rear chassis above axle - offside rear inner sill area - rear cross member

Pass 12 Feb 2009 137,213 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 137,213 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 136,952 miles

advise - front discs need cleaning

Pass 9 Dec 2006 136,175 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 133,705 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 133,705 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

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 YBC is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R748 YBC, 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 YBC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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