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R74 VWN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,487 mi
Last recorded145,487 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR74 VWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 145,487 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 145,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 140,647 miles

bonet safety catch release parts missng

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

n.s and o.s front wheel arches corroded

n.s.f chassis surface corrosion

n.s.r. tyre low pressure

no plate lamps slightlt dim

o.s.r. door inner trim panel missing

sliding door lower edge corroded

washer tank insecure at lower mounting

Fail 19 Mar 2009 140,638 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

bonet safety catch release parts missng

front tyres worn on inner shoulders

n.s and o.s front wheel arches corroded

n.s.f chassis surface corrosion

n.s.r. tyre low pressure

o.s.r. door inner trim panel missing

sliding door lower edge corroded

washer tank insecure at lower mounting

Pass 27 Mar 2008 138,323 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 128,321 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 136,013 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 135,992 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

spare wheel insecure under van

Pass 2 Jun 2006 130,631 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 130,164 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

o/s rear door inner trim missing sharpe edges †o/s rear door grab handle missing †o/s front step corroded outside of prescribed area

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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R74 VWN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R74 VWN, 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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R74 VWN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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