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R778 GVC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

370,320 mi
Last recorded370,320 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 GVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 370,320 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 370,313 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 352,490 miles

Rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 352,480 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 328,650 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 296,129 miles

Front panel behind bumper at offside corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 255,966 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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R778 GVC is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R778 GVC, 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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R778 GVC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R778 GVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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