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R769 NNW

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,619 mi
Last recorded125,619 miles
Recorded on5 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 NNW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2011 125,619 miles

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

Oil leak

advise centre bearing worn

Fail 3 May 2011 125,619 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

advise centre bearing worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 119,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 113,849 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 113,756 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 106,907 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,095 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 94,094 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

prop shaft centre bearing worn

Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,234 miles

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

both number plate lights dim

handbrake travel long {still reserve travel}

oil leak

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 NNW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R769 NNW, 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 R769 NNW registered?

R769 NNW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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