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R797 NNH

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,285 mi
Last recorded169,285 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 NNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 169,285 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 169,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 167,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 167,656 miles

Centre Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 154,477 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 141,407 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 127,693 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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R797 NNH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R797 NNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R797 NNH registered?

R797 NNH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R797 NNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R797 NNH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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