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R769 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,974 mi
Last recorded133,974 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 133,974 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

small crack to windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2012 127,936 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,705 miles

corrosion to off-side sill area not prescribed area

off side front tyre worn

slight play off side track rod

Pass 13 Feb 2010 114,638 miles

both front anti-roll bar rubbers have movement rear brake pipe starting to corrode slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2009 107,811 miles

front number plate poor. near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2008 101,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 98,939 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 98,939 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,152 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 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TEG, 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 R769 TEG registered?

R769 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R769 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R769 TEG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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