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R756 NVO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 NVO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2026 109,406 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Crossmember corroded and holed

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Tanks loose but not insecure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under vehicle covered in underseal unable to complete full check

Pass 4 Jul 2024 108,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes are heavily undersealed so hard to determine condition

exhaust flexi pipe cracked

front crossmember holed and in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2023 108,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all brake pipes are heavily undersealed unable to access condition

front crossmember holed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front crossmember holed

Pass 3 Dec 2020 106,341 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

front crossmember corroded/holed

oil leak

rear leaf springs weak/settled

Pass 24 Jun 2019 105,967 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

hand brake travel

headlights frosted

metal brake pipes coated

o/s number plate light n/w

oil leak

top of n/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 105,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 105,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 104,249 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 103,795 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 103,070 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 103,070 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 102,650 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,581 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,469 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 97,476 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 97,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 95,452 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 89,934 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 85,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 79,867 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,910 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 76,910 miles

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

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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R756 NVO is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R756 NVO, 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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R756 NVO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R756 NVO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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