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R746 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 106,927 miles

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tailboard and body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 106,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner wheel arch by seat mount marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front cross member holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Tailboard and body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,322 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 96,248 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure beam to high also (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Fouling vehicle tyre (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 88,771 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 88,771 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 82,551 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 82,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 82,196 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 75,341 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 17 Jan 2006 75,341 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in n/s and o/s front lower ball joints - suggest replace

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 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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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What year was R746 UDT registered?

R746 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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