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R762 EEX

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 EEX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 156,498 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat base damaged

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Feb 2014 156,468 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers seat base damaged

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 154,149 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

driver`s seatbase damaged

unable to unlock and open rear load doors

Fail 1 Mar 2013 154,143 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

driver`s seatbase damaged

unable to unlock and open rear load doors

Pass 18 May 2010 152,549 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

corrosion in nearside rear inner wheelarch

signs of movement on all rear "u"bolts

Fail 13 May 2010 152,540 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

corrosion in nearside rear inner wheelarch

front grill insecure

signs of movement on all rear "u"bolts

Pass 20 May 2009 147,869 miles

O/s/f shock very slightly damp.

Handbrake stiff (fixing bolt siezed at pivot point).

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

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

O/s/f plastic body trim broken. Passenger seat head rests broken.

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Fail 18 May 2009 147,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Handbrake stiff (fixing bolt siezed at pivot point).

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

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

O/s/f plastic body trim broken. Passenger seat head rests broken.

O/s/f shock very slightly damp.

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

Slight play in n/s of steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2008 141,003 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 141,002 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper n/s loose

Pass 16 May 2007 132,808 miles

hand brake pivot seized

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 10 May 2007 132,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake pivot siezed

os door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2006 131,098 miles

damage to n/s/r light lense, but no white light showing to rear.

rear brakes juddering slightly under load.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight weap from p.a.s pump.

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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R762 EEX is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R762 EEX, 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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R762 EEX is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1998.

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