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R75 HWT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,279 mi
Last recorded136,279 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 136,279 miles

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

outter sills-inner sills-inner and outter wheel arch and chasiss leg corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 136,278 miles

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

FRONT DISCS CORRODED

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

outter sills-inner sills-inner and outter wheel arch and chasiss leg corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2011 136,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

leaf spring slight corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 136,189 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn is a gong (1.6.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre outter wall slight cut but no cordes showing

Fail 22 Jun 2010 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake rod guide bracket snapped

Pass 22 Jun 2010 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

handbrake rod guide bracket snapped

Pass 18 Jul 2009 132,794 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 132,390 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 132,388 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 130,312 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 126,054 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 123,961 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 123,961 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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 HWT 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 61.5%.

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 HWT, 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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R75 HWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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