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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper not working Loose wiper arm (3.4 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
handbrake outer cables slightly detrioated
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
tow bar electrical socket insecure
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear panel corroded
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front steps corroded
rear panel corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
truck body and cab in poor condition
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Propshaft component defective
park brake rod support broken
tipper body corroded rear valance also large gap on tail gate
Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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R151 UWJ 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 80%.
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 R151 UWJ, 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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R151 UWJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 January 1998.
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