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R758 YNG

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 YNG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,301 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 93,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 91,610 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2009 91,609 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 87,652 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 87,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

parking brake surp0rt bracket broken

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,726 miles

Oil leak

damaged to front grille

Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

chips in windscreen sweped area

front tyres on min load rating

n/s/r wing weld broken

oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2005 69,983 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 YNG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R758 YNG, 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 R758 YNG registered?

R758 YNG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R758 YNG safe to buy?

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