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R744 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

127,699 mi
Last recorded127,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 127,699 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 127,691 miles

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))

Fail 13 Apr 2018 127,672 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 127,084 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 127,079 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s and o/s front (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 126,345 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 126,330 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 124,931 miles

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)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 124,931 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 121,627 miles

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)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 121,604 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 120,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2013 120,185 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 118,433 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 118,433 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 112,276 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,469 miles

osr inner tyre perished

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ns steering rack gator damp

Fail 28 Jul 2008 108,455 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 105,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,885 miles

Slight flutuation on rear brakes. †Rear axle brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Jun 2006 100,870 miles

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

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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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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