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R770 AUK

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

108,921 mi
Last recorded108,921 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 AUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 108,921 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre small on tread

offside front tyre small cut on tread

Fail 19 May 2009 108,918 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre small on tread

offside front tyre small cut on tread

Fail 13 Dec 2008 108,641 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

wooden floor in pick up part of body has small holes due to roten wood

Pass 2 Nov 2007 102,795 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,793 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 93,615 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 93,610 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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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R770 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 R770 AUK, 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 R770 AUK registered?

R770 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R770 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 AUK shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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