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R75 DPV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,064 mi
Last recorded152,064 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 DPV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2009 152,064 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 152,064 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 146,811 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2008 146,811 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2007 142,603 miles

1st tested on 13/02/2007 at 142477m

Fail 13 Feb 2007 142,477 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 131,164 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 131,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R75 DPV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R75 DPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R75 DPV registered?

R75 DPV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R75 DPV safe to buy?

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