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R737 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

87,891 mi
Last recorded87,891 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2014 87,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake discs corroded

corrosion to o/s step

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 87,597 miles

Both propshaft bearings have exessive play.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,587 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both prop shaft bearings have exessive play

no lock up on off side front serice brake during test

Pass 25 May 2012 87,301 miles

both prop shaft bearings worn

Fail 23 May 2012 87,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both prop shaft bearings worn.

Pass 13 May 2011 84,156 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 May 2011 84,156 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2010 81,270 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,259 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front of nearside step corroded.

parking brake rod guide adrift.

prop-shaft bearings worn.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 80,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front of nearside step corroded.

parking brake rod guide adrift.

prop-shaft bearings worn.

Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,912 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 76,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

nail in offside rear inner tyre. †front of nearside step corroded. †parking brake rod guide adrift.

Pass 31 Mar 2006 70,520 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 70,520 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear inner tyre flat

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R737 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R737 UDT, 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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R737 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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