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R790 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 98,286 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 96,286 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,162 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,944 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 85,681 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,652 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 79,391 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,381 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,203 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear no/plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Mar 2006 66,943 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 66,881 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre pressure looks low

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 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R790 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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What year was R790 TEG registered?

R790 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R790 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 TEG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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