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R776 BOE

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,736 mi
Last recorded185,736 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 BOE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 185,736 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 184,263 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 181,007 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 173,772 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 168,015 miles

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

centre prop shaft rubber worn

corrosion to rear cab floor but as NO REAR SEATS fitted not a prescribed area of seat belt mounting

surface corrosion to chassis and sills

Fail 4 Jun 2009 167,926 miles

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

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

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)

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

centre prop shaft rubber worn

corrosion to rear cab floor but as NO REAR SEATS fitted not a prescribed area of seat belt mounting

surface corrosion to chassis and sills

Pass 22 Apr 2008 160,711 miles

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

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)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2007 153,245 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 147,452 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 147,452 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R776 BOE is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R776 BOE, 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

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What year was R776 BOE registered?

R776 BOE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R776 BOE safe to buy?

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