MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,079 miAbove average mileage for this year
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all arches, front & rear chassis, rear facing panles are very corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all wheel arches very rusty
both sills damaged
front xmember damaged
rear chassis rusty
very rusty body
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s hand brake poor
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both outer front sills damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
both outer front sills damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R72 YHL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R72 YHL, 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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R72 YHL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R72 YHL safe to buy?
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