MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,200 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front 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)
Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
heavy surface corrosion at o/s/r chassis section (i.e. outer - between spring mounts)
rear brakes squealing in operation
rear of van lined out
slight damage to front number plate
slight oil leak on engine
surface corrosion at all wheel arches
heavy surface corrosion at o/s/r chassis section (i.e. outer - between spring mounts)
rear brakes squealing in operation
rear of van lined out
slight damage to front number plate
slight oil leak on engine
surface corrosion at all wheel arches
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
brake pads (front) look low - advise check
clutch pedal rubber split
note - emissions test result may alter when exhaust repaired
o/s and n/s washer jets partially blocked
rear brakes squealing in operation
rear of van lined out with timber
slight damage to front n/plate
surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) and on o/s and n/s rear axle brake pipes
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R739 RDC is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R739 RDC, 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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R739 RDC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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