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R798 AJC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

96,305 mi
Last recorded96,305 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 AJC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 96,305 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 96,294 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 85,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 85,083 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 75,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

The propshaft centre bearing is very badly worn.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 75,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Centre propshaft bearing is broken

Fail 31 Jul 2006 75,390 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre propeller shaft badly worn

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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R798 AJC 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 42.9%.

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 R798 AJC, 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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R798 AJC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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