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R755 GGU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,335 mi
Last recorded204,335 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 GGU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 204,335 miles

corrosion at front wheel arches

corrosion at nearside rear inner sill

Fail 23 Dec 2009 204,335 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion at front wheel arches

corrosion at nearside rear inner sill

Pass 17 Dec 2008 186,350 miles

o/s no plate light dim

rear no plate detiriorating

areas of corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2008 180,434 miles

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

advanced corrossion formed at both sides front wheel arch sections

corrossion prescent at both sides rear wheel arch sections

rear crossmember heavily ubdersealed

Pass 8 Mar 2007 172,887 miles

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces rusted

both sides front wheel arch areas rusted

Pass 23 Mar 2006 163,986 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 163,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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 GGU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GGU, 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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R755 GGU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R755 GGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 GGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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