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R752 TBY

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

225,895 mi
Last recorded225,895 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2012 225,895 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 207,001 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 206,437 miles

N/S/R spring rear bush slightly deteriorated

all brake ppes covered in greese

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

secondhand O/S headlight fitted with beam bender. Pattern visable but light output slightly reduced

welding on rear covered in underseal so unable t asess fully

Fail 20 Oct 2010 206,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R spring rear bush slightly deteriorated

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2010 205,675 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2009 190,078 miles

n/s/r spring mounting area welded repair appears poor & covered in underseal

Fail 8 Oct 2009 190,068 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads not visable for inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2008 165,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 135,285 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)

wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,471 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 107,437 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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R752 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R752 TBY, 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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R752 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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