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R755 DNA

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,080 mi
Last recorded122,080 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 DNA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 122,080 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 113,686 miles

OSF wheel arche corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

OSR spring hanger slightly corroded

OSR wheel arche corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2012 105,739 miles

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O.S.F tyre worn on outer edges

O.S.F wheel arch corroded

O.S.R spring hanger corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2012 105,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

General underbody vehicle corrosion

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O.S.F tyre worn on outer edges

O.S.F wheel arch corroded

O.S.R spring hanger corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 102,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel arches in various states of corrosion

brake pedal slighly spongy

hazard warning switch becoming faulty

horn tone sounding flat

n/s/r chassis slightyly corroded at prescribed area

Fail 16 Apr 2011 102,400 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all wheel arches in various states of corrosion

brake pedal slighly spongy

hazard warning switch becoming faulty

horn tone sounding flat

n/s/r chassis slightyly corroded at prescribed area

Pass 17 Apr 2010 99,142 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 99,030 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both door mirrors cracked

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

underside of vehicle/chassis and outer sills very heavily corroded

wheelarches and doors corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2009 93,467 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 93,407 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 86,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 77,314 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 72,492 miles

rear brakes noisy rear tyres low

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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R755 DNA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R755 DNA, 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 R755 DNA registered?

R755 DNA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R755 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 DNA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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