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R759 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,600 mi
Last recorded157,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 157,600 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 156,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 155,107 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 152,194 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 18 Jun 2014 142,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 131,874 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

corrosion to outer sills

general corrosion to under body

Pass 9 Aug 2012 120,365 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 120,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake pedal anti slip split but not insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2011 109,040 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

all rear spring and shackle bushes deteriorating

engine oil leaks

general corrosion under body

Pass 10 Aug 2010 100,784 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 100,777 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 90,095 miles

propshaft centre bearing u/s

Pass 5 Sep 2006 78,406 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 VOB 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 76.9%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R759 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 VOB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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