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R767 XOB

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,606 mi
Last recorded129,606 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 XOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 129,606 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front grill damaged

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2012 179,599 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front grill damaged

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2011 129,576 miles

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

chassis corroding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 129,575 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

chassis corroding

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 129,539 miles

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

both rear brake drums damp

Fail 27 Jan 2010 129,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear brake drums damp

Pass 8 Jan 2009 126,850 miles

Propshaft component defective

advise near side front wheel arch rugged

advise offside front wheel arch rugged

Fail 8 Jan 2009 126,850 miles

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

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Propshaft component defective

advise near side front wheel arch rugged

advise offside front wheel arch rugged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 100,877 miles

advise centre prop shaft bearing showing signs of wear

advise fron t wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Fail 31 Dec 2007 100,877 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

advise centre prop shaft bearing showing signs of wear

advise fron t wheel arches showing signs of corrossion

Pass 21 Dec 2006 89,181 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 85,539 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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R767 XOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R767 XOB, 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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What year was R767 XOB registered?

R767 XOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R767 XOB safe to buy?

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