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R774 FVW

1998 Ford Transit

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

190,043 mi
Last recorded190,043 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 FVW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 190,043 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2012 181,760 miles

ALL arches slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 181,690 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ALL arches slightly corroded

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 178,257 miles

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to both door steps

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake ferrules

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension turretts

corrosion to rear brake pipes

damage to front no plate

damage to n/s/f o/s/f sills

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 4 May 2011 178,255 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to all wheel arches

corrosion to both door steps

corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f brake ferrules

corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension turretts

corrosion to rear brake pipes

damage to front no plate

damage to n/s/f o/s/f sills

play to o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 May 2010 171,747 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 161,489 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 149,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 140,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 140,215 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 9 May 2006 127,772 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2006 127,772 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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R774 FVW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R774 FVW, 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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R774 FVW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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