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128,908 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel tank insecure front strap corroded/weak . front strap hanger point seriously corroded and about to fail DANGEROUS (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced long split above fuel tank (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing shock absorber top mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring front and rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lever mounting prescribed area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and tailpipe . large crack in tailpipe near mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve inoperative Linkage not connected/insecure (3.6.E.3)
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling handbrake rod (3.6.B.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Brake cable insecure mounting bracket broken (3.5.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mounting area inner wheel arch as marked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe deteriorated & minor leak also minor leak at silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Small corrosion hole in front crossmember
Body floor and frame extensivly corroded
Centre propshaft mounting deterioated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Structure above centre propshaft mounting corroded
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Body floor & frame extensively coroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
centre propshaft mounting deteriorated
structure above centre propshaft mounting coroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle cab and tipper body corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
vehicle cab and tipper body corroded but not within any prescribed areas
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
chassis/frame coroded above centre propshaft mounting
offside steering rack mounting deteriorated
offside upper front position lamp not working
tipper floor /frame coroded
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
chassis/frame coroded above centre propshaft mounting
offside steering rack mounting deteriorated
offside upper front position lamp not working
tipper floor /frame coroded
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
slight corrosion to offside rear dropside pannel round hindges
Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight corrosion to offside rear dropside pannel round hindges
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nail in offside rear tyre
front brake discs poor condition
offside steering rack mounting deteriorated with much free play
park brake rod centre support broken
Nail in nearside front tyre
Spare tyre defective
clutch pedal anti slip missing
nail in offside rear outer tyre
offside inner rear tyre flat
offside steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated
offside wiper blade poor condition
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Spare tyre defective
clutch pedal anti slip missing
nail in offside rear outer tyre
offside inner rear tyre flat
offside steering rack mounting rubber deteriorated
offside wiper blade poor condition
Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Slight Deterioration To Nearside Mirror
Clutch Pedal Rubber Missing
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight Deterioration To Nearside Mirror
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
slight corosion at nearside seatbelt lower mounting point
slight play in offside end of steering rack
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
offside front upper marker light intermittant
slight corosion at nsf seat belt lower mounting
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front no plate broken
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R747 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R747 VUK, 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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R747 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1998.
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