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R770 TBY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,093 mi
Last recorded132,093 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,093 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 131,973 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,915 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 131,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front bake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2007 131,714 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 131,593 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 130,123 miles

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

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 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R770 TBY, 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 R770 TBY registered?

R770 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R770 TBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 TBY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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