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R791 VOV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,704 mi
Last recorded120,704 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 VOV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,704 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED.

BOTH SIDES FRONT WING OUTER EDGES BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/R INNER TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DELAMINATED.

o/s/r tyres on legal limit x2

Fail 14 Mar 2008 120,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED.

BOTH SIDES FRONT WING OUTER EDGES BECOMING CORRODED.

O/S/R INNER TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS.

REAR NUMBER PLATE BECOMING DELAMINATED.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 114,705 miles

rear tyres on legal limit// front discs worn to limit

Fail 22 Aug 2007 114,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

o/s/r light lense broken

slight play in n/s steering rack.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VOV 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 50%.

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 R791 VOV, 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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R791 VOV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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