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R768 BOA

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,130 mi
Last recorded133,130 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 BOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2007 133,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 133,130 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 127,628 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 12,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate in poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R768 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R768 BOA, 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 R768 BOA registered?

R768 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R768 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 BOA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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