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R748 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,214 mi
Last recorded148,214 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,214 miles

front wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer tyre perished

offside rear outer tyre closer to limit

slight exhaust leak

underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 May 2011 142,345 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 136,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2009 135,256 miles

front brake pipes in arches corroding

play in centre prop bush

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play n/s/f steering rack

Pass 16 May 2008 134,339 miles

front regestration plate deteriorating

slight play steering rack both sides

Pass 24 May 2007 133,262 miles

Propshaft component defective

front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2007 133,208 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 133,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Mar 2006 125,232 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 125,232 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R748 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R748 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 UDT registered?

R748 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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