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150,023 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes splitting heavily (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/scored on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded/de-laminating. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside inner door steps appear to have body filler at front sections ? (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside lenses oxidised. Beam pattern slightly poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft centre/rear support bearing, rubber mounting deteriorated/de-bonding
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes worn/play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rails and crossmembers corroded/greased (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front inner wheel arches corroded in places, inside engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower bushes worn cracking.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll D bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll drop link lower bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section heavily corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip marks on the windscreen.
offside and nearside front step areas slightly corrosion.
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside lower bushes worn cracking.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll D bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded, (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside anti roll drop link lower bushes worn slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin noise from offside rear brakes when being brake tested. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section heavily corroded and slight blow. (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chip marks on the windscreen.
offside and nearside front step areas slightly corrosion.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/repaired with tape
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside bottom bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Faded (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer wheel arch corroded/repaired with tape
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Surface corrosion to chassis rails and crossmembers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Axle corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever pivot excessively tight pivot bolt seized (1.1.1 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Oil leak ()
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Leef spring slightly out of line.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres perished
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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R142 FRP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 R142 FRP, 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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R142 FRP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1998.
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