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R776 JJR

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,846 mi
Last recorded75,846 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 JJR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 75,846 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

wheel arches have sharp edges but covered by tape.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

OSF and OSR tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 62,492 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 53,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 47,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 47,040 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,045 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 38,502 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,629 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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R776 JJR is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JJR, 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 R776 JJR registered?

R776 JJR is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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