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R759 YOJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

223,174 mi
Last recorded223,174 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 223,174 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 211,921 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre propshaft bearing worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 199,962 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 199,962 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 187,548 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 176,127 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 165,230 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

propshaft centre rubber poor condition

Pass 24 Oct 2011 151,925 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 136,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 122,689 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 109,131 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 109,131 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 96,020 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 81,593 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre propshaft mount starting to perish

nearside rear lower shockabsorber bush stating to perish

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 YOJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R759 YOJ, 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 YOJ registered?

R759 YOJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R759 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 YOJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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