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R780 OBF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

208,069 mi
Last recorded208,069 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 OBF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 208,069 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 201,345 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 201,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 200,744 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 200,743 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 197,289 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 197,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 154,200 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT OUTER WHEEL ARCHES TO DOOR STEPS RUSTY

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE VIC

Pass 17 Dec 2007 147,930 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 147,929 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 142,500 miles

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

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

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

rear extension brackets and spare wheel bracket corroded

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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R780 OBF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R780 OBF, 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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R780 OBF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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