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R788 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,200 mi
Last recorded137,200 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 137,200 miles

Battery insecure

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

ignition barrell broken

Fail 9 Feb 2011 137,190 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

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

ignition barrell broken

oil light flashing on and off

Pass 6 Feb 2010 130,554 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 122,272 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 122,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 185/R X 14 both rear tyres 195/R X 14

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

offside and nearside indicators not cancelling

Pass 12 Nov 2007 115,233 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 115,058 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2006 103,140 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 103,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 91,300 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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R788 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R788 TEG, 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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R788 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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