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R759 TBY

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

116,716 mi
Last recorded116,716 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 116,716 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch/body (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 114,705 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 114,703 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 114,515 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advanced corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and arches

Fail 19 Mar 2018 114,505 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.56 (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

advanced corrosion on and around floor chassis sills and arches

Pass 14 Mar 2017 112,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 112,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre void of tread on outer band

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 110,237 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 110,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,190 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 106,186 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 103,443 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 103,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 100,801 miles

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

Offside front coil spring fractured at lower end

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 100,801 miles

Offside front coil spring fractured at lower end

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 94,342 miles

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

corrosion to both front step sections

exhausr repaired by welding

Fail 9 Feb 2012 94,342 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 87,317 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 79,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,145 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 60,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

unable to open n/side side door from inside off vehicle due to wood panel behind front seat

Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,801 miles

unable to open n/side side door from inside off vehicle due to wood panel behind front seat

Pass 26 Jan 2007 56,496 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 51,339 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 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R759 TBY, 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 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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