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R774 HEW

1998 Ford Transit

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

268,043 mi
Last recorded268,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 HEW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 268,043 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 262,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 261,997 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 256,296 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 256,296 miles

Handbrake travel

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 248,250 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 248,225 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 237,644 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 237,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HEW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HEW, 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 R774 HEW registered?

R774 HEW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R774 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 HEW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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