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R796 GPU

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,373 mi
Last recorded84,373 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 GPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 84,373 miles

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

N/S/F HEADLIGHT CRACKED BEAM OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,482 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 68,659 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 68,633 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 61,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 52,661 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 GPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GPU, 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 GPU registered?

R796 GPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R796 GPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 GPU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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