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R760 VWN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,789 mi
Last recorded192,789 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 VWN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 192,789 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2009 192,783 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 188,340 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play at o/s/f track rod

Pass 24 Jul 2007 174,384 miles

heavy surface corrosion on front wheelarches & bonnet

rear springs slightly splayed

slight play offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jul 2006 162,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arches surface rust

front seat ripped

no bonnet stay

oil leak

surface rust under body of vehicle

tape on front grill

Fail 12 Jul 2006 162,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front arches surface rust

front seat ripped foam coming out

no bonnet stay

oil leak

surface rust under body of vehicle

tape on front grill

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 VWN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R760 VWN, 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 R760 VWN registered?

R760 VWN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R760 VWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 VWN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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