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R766 PNK

1998 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests32 (17 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate53.1%

Mileage

252,586 mi
Last recorded252,586 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 PNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 15 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 252,586 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underneath coated in wax oil

Fail 11 Aug 2026 252,556 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/ jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Underneath coated in wax oil

Fail 27 May 2026 252,431 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear no reverse light

Pass 21 May 2025 252,370 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 252,362 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 257,480 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box marked (6.1.2 (a))

full timming bet kit fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2020 251,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 248,338 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 248,331 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 242,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

extensive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jul 2017 242,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering alongside brake comp valve (6.1.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wish bone mounting (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

extensive corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 5 Aug 2016 237,703 miles

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Aug 2015 231,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 231,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 222,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 222,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 214,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 214,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 206,644 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 206,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 198,777 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

centre mirror glass damaged but provides view to rear

Fail 22 Jul 2011 198,635 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

centre mirror glass damaged but provides view to rear

Pass 30 Jul 2010 191,171 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 182,750 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 182,725 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 173,719 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 173,719 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 164,472 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 164,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 163,777 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 153,826 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 153,477 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R766 PNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.

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 R766 PNK, 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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R766 PNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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