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R759 NNW

1998 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,061 mi
Last recorded145,061 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 NNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 145,061 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 131,045 miles

slight corrossion underside

Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,273 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 110,089 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

front discs scored

prop mounting

Pass 23 Jul 2011 99,362 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2011 99,362 miles

Front Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 96,650 miles

general corrosion of vehicle (borderline in places)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 96,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 96,464 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight corrosion to chassis at rear

slight corrosion to n/s/f stut top.

slight corrosion to rear.

wings corroded.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 96,464 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

slight corrosion to chassis at rear

slight corrosion to n/s/f stut top.

slight corrosion to rear.

wings corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,845 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 93,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2006 79,512 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 NNW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Black 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 NNW, 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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R759 NNW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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