MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
axle oil leakage
corrosion along chassis and near rear spring mounting areas
front subframe and components have mud build up
nearside upper inner arch corroded near suspension fixing point
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
axle oil leakage
corrosion along chassis and near rear spring mounting areas
front subframe and components have mud build up
nearside upper inner arch corroded near suspension fixing point
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor
underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear suspension bushes deteriorated/poor
underside has corrosion repairs and weak points on and or near prescribed areas
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all rear leaf spring bushes worn/poor in places
heavy corrosion forming on underside coponents and prescribed areas
slight play in steering rack/steering joints
welding repairs coated in sealant
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all rear leaf spring bushes worn/poor in places
heavy corrosion forming on underside coponents and prescribed areas
slight play in steering rack/steering joints
Oil leak
some play steering and suspension
underside rust forming on and near perscribed areas
front arches corroded
slight play in front roll bar bushes
suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Chassis and body rusted
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust tailpipe in poor condition.
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R light lens in poor condition.
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear tyres getting low
slight play in front lower balljoints
slight wear in rear leaf spring bushes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R162 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 R162 DOB, 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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R162 DOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1998.
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