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R759 BHB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

171,221 mi
Last recorded171,221 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 BHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 171,221 miles

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

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

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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded in 6 places all chalked (2.4.A.3)

emmissions not checked because cambelt excessively loose and may snap if revved to maximum

Pass 4 Sep 2014 169,074 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 165,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 161,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 156,948 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both prop bearing

Fail 6 Sep 2011 156,948 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both prop shaft bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 152,546 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2010 152,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 147,649 miles

prop bearings worn

Pass 3 Sep 2008 141,238 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 134,574 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 134,563 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 126,216 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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R759 BHB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R759 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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What year was R759 BHB registered?

R759 BHB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R759 BHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 BHB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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