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R760 BUX

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,560 mi
Last recorded179,560 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 BUX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 179,560 miles

Battery insecure

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear tyres sidewall slightly perished

engine requires attention soon

offside number plate light dim

offside wing mirror cover missing

several corosion spots showing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 179,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

all four wheel arches slightly corroded

both rear tyres sidewall slightly perished

engine requires attention soon

offside number plate light dim

offside wing mirror cover missing

several corosion spots showing

Pass 20 Oct 2006 161,109 miles

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate becoming unledgeable

Fail 11 Oct 2006 161,073 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front wiper blades starting to split

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate becoming unlegdable

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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R760 BUX is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R760 BUX, 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 R760 BUX registered?

R760 BUX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R760 BUX safe to buy?

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