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R791 UOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

136,682 mi
Last recorded136,682 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 136,682 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 13,660 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 135,867 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 135,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 132,061 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 128,058 miles

o/s/f wheel arch panel slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2009 123,933 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 118,279 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 89,917 miles

fluctuation on rear brakes - suggest attention

handbrake travel high

oil level on minimum

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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R791 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R791 UOA, 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 R791 UOA registered?

R791 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R791 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 UOA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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