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ExpiredMileage
127,699 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Cab rear corroded
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Step/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor/crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Cab rear corroded
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor seat mount (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember and spring hamger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember and centre front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Above axle (2.4.A.3)
Both headlight patterns poor
Chassis in very poor condition. Front crossmember suspected heavy corrosion behind bumper.both front inner wings heavy corrosion. Rear chassis very weak.
Centre prop mount very very badly worn
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s front (6.1.A.1)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear differential rubber donut bush deteriorated
drivers seat padding worn
front cross member corroded nsf and osf
nsf and osf wheel arch corrosion
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear differential rubber donut bush deteriorated
drivers seat padding worn
front cross member corroded nsf and osf
nsf and osf wheel arch corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside 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) DANGEROUS
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
N/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Underbody of vehicle heavy corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
N/S/F tyre wearing on outside edge
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front number plate insecure
n/s/r inner tyre perished
o/s/r inner tyre perished
o/s/r outer tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front number plate insecure
n/s/r inner tyre perished
o/s/r inner tyre perished
o/s/r outer tyre perished
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osr inner tyre perished
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ns steering rack gator damp
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ns steering rack gator damp
osr inner tyre perished
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight flutuation on rear brakes. †Rear axle brake pipes rusty
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)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle 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 Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear axle brake pipes rusty. †Slight flutuation on both rear brakes
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R744 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 R744 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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R744 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1998.
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