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R762 NPR

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,357 mi
Last recorded82,357 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 NPR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 82,357 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion on off side outer sill

Fail 27 Feb 2014 82,349 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

corrosion on off side outer sill

Pass 1 Mar 2013 77,790 miles

All rear seats removed at time of retest.

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 77,783 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Only second row of seats fitted at time of test.

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 72,491 miles

Corrosive swelling o/s & n/s rear chassis. (behind rear wheels)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Inside front discs worn & rusty.

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

note; three rows of seats removed.(used as van)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 72,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Corrosive swelling o/s & n/s rear chassis. (behind rear wheels)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Inside front discs worn & rusty.

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

note; three rows of seats removed.(used as van)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,267 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe & jont flanges corroded

offside & nearside chassis rails outriggers cross members front suspension arm mounting brackets & rear spring attachments corroded

rear cross member & all outriggersoffside & nearside corroded

slight fluid staining at offside rear brake back plate

Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,260 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Oil leak

front exhaust pipe & jont flanges corroded

offside & nearside chassis rails outriggers cross members front suspension arm mounting brackets & rear spring attachments corroded

rear cross member & all outriggersoffside & nearside corroded

slight fluid staining at offside rear brake back plate

Fail 2 Mar 2010 63,822 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,822 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 59,569 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 59,569 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

reer left hand seat belts 3rd & 4th row difficalt to pull out

Pass 11 Feb 2008 53,783 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,941 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,296 miles

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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R762 NPR is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R762 NPR, 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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R762 NPR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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