CarVerify

Free Car Check

R757 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,700 mi
Last recorded129,700 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 129,700 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,190 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 123,376 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cross member several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength arch several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 122,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 122,631 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 121,816 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 119,989 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion evident nearside and offside front chassis

nearside and offside front brake flexi-hose metal pipes corroded

rear exhaust blow evident

Fail 12 Nov 2019 119,989 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion evident nearside and offside front chassis

nearside and offside front brake flexi-hose metal pipes corroded

rear exhaust blow evident

Fail 22 Oct 2019 119,984 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure x2 (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion evident nearside and offside front chassis

nearside and offside front brake flexi-hose metal pipes corroded

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn

nearside front inner sill excess corrosion

offside door step/body sill excess corrosion

park brake efficiency just met 16%

rear exhaust blow evident

Pass 25 Jan 2019 118,727 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 117,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 117,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 114,106 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 113,108 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,507 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,019 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 109,019 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 107,898 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 106,137 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER INNER SILL/DOORSTEP AREAS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 106,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND CORRODED

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

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

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER INNER SILL/DOORSTEP AREAS CORRODED TO EXCESS BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 104,059 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 102,600 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 102,600 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Chip in windscreen

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,268 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,542 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 86,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R757 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R757 VOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R757 VOB?

You can check the full history of R757 VOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R757 VOB registered?

R757 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R757 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 VOB shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R757 VOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R757 VOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.