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R787 RFJ

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

138,391 mi
Last recorded138,391 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RFJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 138,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brack pips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 138,390 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Center box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brack pips slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 135,783 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 133,953 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 131,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,858 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,533 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 125,309 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 121,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 119,367 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,624 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 111,599 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 107,626 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 105,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 103,447 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 101,306 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 99,105 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 94,425 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 94,425 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,676 miles

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Feb 2008 84,933 miles

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

excessive play in propshaft centre bearing

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2008 84,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear exhaust in poore condition

Pass 16 Mar 2007 78,474 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Propshaft component defective

indicators not self cancelling

Pass 31 Mar 2006 68,305 miles

centre propshaft coupling support rubber split

headlight dip switch suspect

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 29 Mar 2006 68,301 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

centre propshaft rubber support split

headlight dip switch suspect

surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,842 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R787 RFJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R787 RFJ, 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 R787 RFJ registered?

R787 RFJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R787 RFJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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