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R789 TBY

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,069 mi
Last recorded174,069 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 TBY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 174,069 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches corroded taped

Pass 20 Oct 2016 166,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 166,113 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 162,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2014 157,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 150,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 146,250 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 139,878 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 139,878 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 126,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front doorhandle stiff

nearside inner steering rack worn

oil level low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 126,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

nearside front doorhandle stiff

nearside inner steering rack worn

oil level low

Pass 12 Jun 2007 115,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 114,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,970 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

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 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R789 TBY, 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 R789 TBY registered?

R789 TBY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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