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R771 SSL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

70,991 mi
Last recorded70,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 70,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 69,925 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 68,309 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 65,603 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 65,603 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 65,158 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 64,488 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 64,471 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 64,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 63,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 62,452 miles

Advise slight corrosion at outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 59,744 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 55,230 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 53,033 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 47,641 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,641 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,007 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 46,440 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front brake ferrules slight corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 46,420 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 46,284 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 SSL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SSL, 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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R771 SSL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R771 SSL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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