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R789 SKH

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,992 mi
Last recorded201,992 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 SKH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 201,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 198,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear diff worn

Fail 25 May 2010 198,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear diff worn

Pass 27 May 2009 196,520 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 May 2009 196,520 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 May 2008 194,367 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2008 194,367 miles

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 23 May 2007 187,361 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 168,077 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 145,902 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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R789 SKH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SKH, 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 SKH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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