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R76 FWT

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

98,747 mi
Last recorded98,747 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 FWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 98,250 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 98,086 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,794 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside handbrake reading low

offside rear brake slightly binbing on

Pass 4 Jan 2014 94,199 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar rubber starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2013 91,956 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar bush starting to split

rear leaf spring rubbers missing

Pass 4 Jan 2012 89,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2011 86,192 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 80,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 76,811 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 72,363 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,588 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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R76 FWT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 R76 FWT, 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 R76 FWT registered?

R76 FWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R76 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 FWT shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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