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R790 DVF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,839 mi
Last recorded132,839 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 DVF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 132,839 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 125,710 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,113 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 104,431 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 104,431 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

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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R790 DVF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R790 DVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R790 DVF registered?

R790 DVF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R790 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 DVF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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