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R798 DPU

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,044 mi
Last recorded88,044 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 DPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 88,044 miles

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

cracking rear tyres

hand brake high

heavy corrosion both inner and outer sills

heavy corrosion front cross member

heavy corrosion rear crossmember

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,190 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

crossion under van

hand brake high

slight smear both wiper blades

van in to camper

Pass 8 Feb 2011 78,678 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 78,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,210 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 78,204 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 75,762 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 75,519 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,503 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,459 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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R798 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DPU, 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 R798 DPU registered?

R798 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R798 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 DPU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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