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R769 BOA

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,284 mi
Last recorded159,284 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 BOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 159,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floor slightly corroded

both rear loading doors repaired by tape

nearside front inner wing slightly corroded

nearside rear outersill panel slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch repaired by tape

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 148,293 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear loading door lower edges repaired by tape

front ncross member slighty corroded

nearside front inner flitch slighty corroded

nearside front, centre and rear outersill slighty corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty dirty

rear servicie brakes require adjustment soon

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

Fail 14 Jul 2009 148,276 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front ncross member slighty corroded

nearside front inner flitch slighty corroded

nearside front, centre and rear outersill slighty corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slighty corroded

rear number plate slighty dirty

slight seapage of power steering fluid around rack

Fail 3 Nov 2008 148,237 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 136,973 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 136,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 122,110 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 122,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2005 109,134 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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R769 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R769 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.

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R769 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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