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R751 SCU

1998 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

129,419 mi
Last recorded129,419 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 SCU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2015 129,419 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tipper body In poor Condition

Fail 20 Feb 2015 129,140 miles

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

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

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery loose

cab very rusty

drivers seat damaged/poor operation

engine oil leaks

headlamp lens's poor

ignition key fob assembly faulty

off side front brake hose insecure

possible play in steering suspension

rear brake fluctuate

spare tyre not inflated

tipper body very rusty

tipper floor very rusty

top front shock absorber mountings worn

unable to test wiper blade efficiency

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen poor

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,598 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 124,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 124,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,871 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

rear body rusted , sills ahave been plated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 120,857 miles

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

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

Brake pedal anti slip worn

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 116,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear lamp lenes damaged , clutch pedal rubber missing no rear seats fitted

rear tipper body rusting

Fail 6 Sep 2011 116,923 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear lamp lenes damaged , clutch pedal rubber missing no rear seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 112,670 miles

engine oil leaks

hazard switch operation poor

rear of double cab rusty

tipper body sides rusty

various body rust

Fail 8 Sep 2010 112,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine oil leaks

hazard switch operation poor

rear of double cab rusty

tipper body sides rusty

various body rust

Pass 8 Sep 2009 108,710 miles

both rear back plates damp

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

excessive corrosion to offside rear of cab unit

ignition key stiff to turn

imbalance between front brakes

lift in both front lower ball joints

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner washer jet inoperative

offside reverse light inoperative

rear service brake readings higher than fronts - may require investigation

slight damage to nearside outer seatbelt

spare tyre under inflated

various body/bumper damage

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Fail 25 Aug 2009 108,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

cambelt last changed?

cargo area loaded

clutch pedal rubber missing

excessive corrosion to offside rear of cab unit

ignition key stiff to turn

imbalance between front brakes

lift in both front lower ball joints

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside inner washer jet inoperative

offside rear back plate damp

offside reverse light inoperative

rear service brake readings higher than fronts - may require investigation

slight damage to nearside outer seatbelt

spare tyre under inflated

various body/bumper damage

various oil leaks

windscreen damaged

Pass 27 Aug 2008 105,140 miles

battery insecure

cambelt last changed?

clutch pedal rubber missing

ignition switch operation stiff

nearside rear inner tyre at 2mm

offside inner washer jet inoperative

offside rear back plate damp

offside rear outer tyre worn to tread depth limit

offside reversing light inoperative

rear service brake readings higher than fronts may require investigation

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

steering wheel grip damaged

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2008 105,139 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

ignition switch operation stiff

nearside rear inner tyre at 2mm

battery insecure

cambelt last changed?

offside inner washer jet inoperative

offside rear back plate damp

offside rear outer tyre worn to tread depth limit

offside reversing light inoperative

rear service brake readings higher than fronts may require investigation

slight wear in both front lower ball joints

steering wheel grip damaged

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

various rusty brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,023 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 98,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 96,454 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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R751 SCU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R751 SCU, 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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R751 SCU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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