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R789 LVV

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,399 mi
Last recorded127,399 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 LVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 127,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,224 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 123,332 miles

Corrosion of all wheel arches .

Exhaust front pipe rubbers perished .

Nearside front indicatoe reflector faded/ full of water .

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded .

Nearside rear tyre close to limits.

Offside front and offside rear tyre on wear bars. .

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded.

PLay in offside rear leaf spring front shackel bush.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 123,326 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Corrosion of all wheel arches .

Exhaust front pipe rubbers perished .

Nearside front indicatoe reflector faded/ full of water .

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded .

Nearside rear tyre close to limits.

Offside front and offside rear tyre on wear bars. .

Offside front brake hose ferrule corroded.

Offside rear chassis leg corroded.

PLay in offside rear leaf spring front shackel bush.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 119,990 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion to offside rear chassis

corrosion to offside rear door

oil grease, around rear brake compensator

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Oct 2007 119,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid low in reservoir

corrosion to offside rear chassis

corrosion to offside rear door

oil grease, around rear brake compensator

play in nearside front wheel bearing

rear exhaust rubbers badly split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 115,321 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Propshaft component defective

advise handbrake cables tight on release

windscreen damaged outside swept area to bottom offside

Pass 27 Oct 2005 110,116 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2005 110,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R789 LVV is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R789 LVV, 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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R789 LVV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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