CarVerify

Free Car Check

R774 SSP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

65,173 mi
Last recorded65,173 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2008 65,173 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe from rear brake valve to offside rear brake rusty..

Indicaors not self cancelling..

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

Offside front brake flexi hose ferrels rusty..

Oil leak from engine..

Rear silencer rusty..

Pass 10 Jan 2007 59,662 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 59,662 miles

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

indicators not self-cancelling..

no spare wheel fitted in carrier..

offside rear & main front to rear brake pipes rusty..

offside rear bumper end cap missing..

rear loading doors corroded..

Pass 5 Jan 2006 52,200 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 52,200 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch cable insecure.

indicators not self-cancelling.

offside rear bumper end cap missing.

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R774 SSP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 SSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R774 SSP?

You can check the full history of R774 SSP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R774 SSP registered?

R774 SSP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R774 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R774 SSP shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R774 SSP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R774 SSP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.