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R774 LVL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,654 mi
Last recorded143,654 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR774 LVL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 143,654 miles

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2019 139,486 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 139,486 miles

under body crossion

Fail 20 Aug 2018 139,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body crossion

Pass 21 Aug 2017 128,004 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 128,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed battery poss to alternator (1.9.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,510 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 120,510 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 120,508 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc heavily corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

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

Offside Front brake disc heavily corroded

both front flexi brake hoses end corroded

both sills corroded

rear chassis corroded by tow bar mounts and shackle mounts

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 110,285 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 102,570 miles

Both front brake disks slightly corroded

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

Nearside rear brakes binding very slightly

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Oct 2012 99,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 97,345 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 97,197 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 96,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 95,483 miles

advise front brake disc corroded inner sides

advise front tyres wearing on inner walls

advise header tank coolent cap missing

advise offside rear wheel arch corroded ok time test

Fail 5 Jun 2008 95,483 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise front brake disc corroded inner sides

advise front tyres wearing on inner walls

advise header tank coolent cap missing

advise offside rear wheel arch corroded ok time test

Pass 31 May 2007 89,089 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 89,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 78,988 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 LVL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R774 LVL, 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 LVL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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