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R758 BHB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,836 mi
Last recorded110,836 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 BHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2016 110,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery light on

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Slight noise from wheel when rotated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit now (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 102,826 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear crossmember corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2015 102,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear crossmember corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 90,490 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 86,277 miles

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

center prob bush has play

corrosion on nearside outer sill excessive but not effecting brakes steering or suspension

corrosior on underside of drivers step excessive but not effecting brakes steering or suspension

registration plate bulbs dim

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,145 miles

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

corrosion to chassis and panelling

Fail 3 Mar 2012 83,112 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

corrosion to chassis and panelling

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,996 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,996 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,876 miles

Nearside front tyre cracking

Offside front tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2009 74,040 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 69,072 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 69,072 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,812 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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R758 BHB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R758 BHB, 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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R758 BHB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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