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R795 TEG

1998 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,582 mi
Last recorded113,582 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 TEG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2012 113,582 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 110,202 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 106,310 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 104,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 89,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

nsf mirror cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2006 89,724 miles

nsf mirror cracked

Fail 6 Jan 2006 76,096 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 76,096 miles

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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R795 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R795 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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R795 TEG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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