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R798 BOA

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,327 mi
Last recorded110,327 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 BOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2023 110,327 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill covered heavily with underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

some parts of underbody covered heavily with underseal

underbody corrosion

wheel arches covered heavily with underseal

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,270 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 106,052 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 106,048 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Outline marker lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps o/s and n/s (4.2.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,577 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 194,685 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 194,683 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sil (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 208,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 208,899 miles

Front Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sides sils (6.1.C.1)

Front Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sides arches (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above fuel tank (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 193,675 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 181,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 174,693 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 169,866 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wheel arches corroded

nearside front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 23 May 2011 161,916 miles

outer rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 149,113 miles

osr+nsr chassis are corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2010 149,102 miles

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

osr+nsr chassis are corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2009 135,619 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nsr tyre worn on edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 133,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 133,962 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2007 105,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2006 85,405 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 85,399 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R798 BOA, 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 BOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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