MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,599 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body work corroded
bodywork damaged
nearside door mirror damaged
nearside inner sill corroded
offside front seat damaged
offside inner sill corroded
rear floor corroded
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
near side door mirror border line
nearside front wingmirror cracked
offside front tyre wall damaged
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R162 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FHJ, 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 R162 FHJ registered?
R162 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1998.
Is R162 FHJ safe to buy?
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