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R746 DNC

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

213,107 mi
Last recorded213,107 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 DNC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 213,107 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes perished

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2016 213,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

all suspension bushes perished

all suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2015 212,969 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 212,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out riggerby gearbox subframe (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter pane lbehind mudflap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 209,551 miles

both front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside rear quarter panel rusty

outer sills rusty and holed

Fail 18 Sep 2014 209,551 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front inner wheel arches rusty

nearside rear quarter panel rusty

outer sills rusty and holed

Pass 19 Aug 2013 208,313 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 208,313 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 57,597 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 53,983 miles

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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R746 DNC is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R746 DNC, 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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R746 DNC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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