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R771 JNS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,929 mi
Last recorded121,929 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 JNS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2021 121,929 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 120,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 118,217 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,107 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 115,725 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 114,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,094 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 110,630 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 109,542 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 106,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r top markers inop

Pass 19 May 2011 106,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/r top markers inop

Pass 1 Apr 2010 106,390 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 106,390 miles

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,390 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 102,695 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 96,243 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 89,975 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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R771 JNS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R771 JNS, 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 R771 JNS registered?

R771 JNS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R771 JNS safe to buy?

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