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R765 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

131,833 mi
Last recorded131,833 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 131,833 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 131,806 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 129,636 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,233 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 124,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 122,097 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 119,559 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 116,541 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,291 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 108,038 miles

underside of vehicle covered in wax oil

various brake pipes covered

Pass 10 Apr 2017 103,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre showing signs of ageing

Nearside Rear wheel slightly stiff to rotate

various brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,277 miles

park brake @ 16%

Pass 31 Mar 2015 96,496 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,510 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 90,820 miles

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

front steps corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2012 88,392 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 83,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,293 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 77,236 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 74,371 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,876 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 67,879 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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R765 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 R765 TEG, 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 R765 TEG registered?

R765 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R765 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 TEG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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