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R775 CVG

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,803 mi
Last recorded67,803 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR775 CVG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 65,382 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,173 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 62,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,961 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 60,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,780 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 56,737 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,272 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 53,572 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 52,912 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 51,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 51,209 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 50,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 49,172 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,895 miles

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

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

propshaft centre bearing bush deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2009 43,275 miles

front coil springs corroded

head light lenses "starring"/"glazing"

light corrosion evident on underbody

poor head light beam patterns

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 33,225 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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R775 CVG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R775 CVG, 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 R775 CVG registered?

R775 CVG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R775 CVG safe to buy?

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