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R796 BUJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 BUJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,925 miles

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

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

Wire detached offside front

Fail 8 Feb 2017 90,920 miles

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

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

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

Wire detached offside front

Pass 18 Dec 2015 89,388 miles

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

offside front ABS wire unsecured

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,042 miles

Oil leak

offside front ABS wire unsecured

Pass 4 Dec 2013 82,648 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 79,539 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 73,930 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

steps corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,602 miles

unable to see pads

Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,656 miles

body has corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,544 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and lightly rubbing (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,122 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 60,096 miles

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 56,951 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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R796 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R796 BUJ, 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 R796 BUJ registered?

R796 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R796 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 BUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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