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R746 FWW

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,777 mi
Last recorded119,777 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 FWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 119,777 miles

vehicle previously damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres replaced by second hand tyres and just above limits

both front and rear outer wheel arches corroded

brakeload sensing valve sticking slightly

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing low

front discs slightly worn and corroded

hazard switch sticking slightly

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front inner door step area repaired and covered by excessive underseal

offside front outer sill repaired and covered in excessive underseal

rear bumper incompete and plastic

rear diff leaking

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and weak

rear leaf springs slightly weak

rear panel corroded

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre on limit

Fail 11 Jan 2008 119,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

both front and rear outer wheel arches corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front brakepads wearing low

front discs slightly worn and corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

rear bumper incompete and plastic

rear diff leaking

rear leaf spring eye bushes worn and weak

rear leaf springs slightly weak

rear panel corroded

slight judder at front brakes

slight lift in both front ball joints

slight play in both front ball joints

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack

spare tyre on limit

vehicle previously damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2007 119,527 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 119,500 miles

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 FWW is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 FWW, 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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What year was R746 FWW registered?

R746 FWW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 January 1998.

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