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R785 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,788 mi
Last recorded101,788 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,788 miles

o/s/r bumper corrner missing

wheel arches corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,211 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 85,209 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

wheel arches corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2006 71,500 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak from engine pad17

Pass 27 Jul 2006 83,300 miles

oil leak from enginemad30

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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R785 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R785 VOB, 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 R785 VOB registered?

R785 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R785 VOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 VOB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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