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R792 XWE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,800 mi
Last recorded109,800 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 XWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corossion n/s and o/s/r inner sills

slight corossion n/s/f inner wheelarch

Pass 4 Jan 2014 107,781 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,269 miles

all chassis corroded

all under body corroded but not with-in prescribed arewas

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 92,795 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 92,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Unable to access rear loading door

Pass 19 Oct 2009 90,369 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,973 miles

Battery insecure

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

damage to nearside mirror

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2008 86,973 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

damage to nearside mirror

offside front tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 81,995 miles

advises still apply to vehicle from test no 923548317215

Fail 6 Aug 2007 81,911 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Steering column universal joint locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses corroded

nearside front tyre 1;6mm and both rear tyres 1;6-2mm

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 62,845 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 62,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R792 XWE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R792 XWE, 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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R792 XWE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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