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ExpiredMileage
100,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside secondary chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
underside corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
underside corroded
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))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
oil leak
underside corroded
Central Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member by handbrake mount. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis and out rigger. By brake compensator valve. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member behind wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member cracked. Rear leaf spring forward mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre chassis, cross member and out rigger. (above fuel tank) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Cab outrigger. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower valance, front lower wishbone arm forward mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member cracked. Rear leaf spring forward mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member, Rear leaf spring rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis member, Rear leaf spring rear mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/side and o/side rear chassis members in extremely poor condition. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front cab inner sills in poor condition.
Fuel cap rubber seal going hard.
In testers opinion the vehicle chassis is in no fit state to be repaired, excessive corrosion has reduced structural strength to much.
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak to engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Park brake rod has been repaired.
Rear diff noisey.
STRONG ADVISE. Prop shaft bearing mounting area in extremely poor condition.
Slight notch in steering rack.
holes in o/s chassis
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose x4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
holes in o/s chassis
o/s inner cab corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
clutch pedal anti slip missing
front inner cab sills corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near fuel tank and near prop mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front side repeater lens missing
Offside corrosion present on chassis leg
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake cable outer sleeves are worn
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
advisory for parking brake efficiency 16% requires adjustment or repair.Test num 885832683124
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake cable outer sleeves are worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Both parking brake cable outer sleeves split.
Both rear inner tyres wearing on edges.
Chassis cab time of test.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Both parking brake cable outer sleeves split.
Both rear inner tyres wearing on edges.
Chassis cab time of test.
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Centre Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside and offside front wheel arches repaired with tape
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R726 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
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 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 R726 UOA, 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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R726 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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