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R765 BOE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

259,444 mi
Last recorded259,444 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 BOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2012 259,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring 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 Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

has accident damadge to rear bumper

offside and nearside front door steps corroded.

Fail 9 Sep 2011 255,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No spare wheel

O/s n/s headlights only just to effiency

Pass 9 Sep 2011 255,656 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

No spare wheel

O/s n/s headlights only just to effiency

Pass 11 Mar 2010 250,643 miles

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corrotion on all wheel arches

Slight corrotion on o/s n/s door steps

Fail 10 Mar 2010 250,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight corrotion on all wheel arches

Slight corrotion on o/s n/s door steps

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,441 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 244,343 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 238,992 miles

O/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2007 238,992 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s n/s front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2006 234,151 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 234,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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R765 BOE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R765 BOE, 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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R765 BOE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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