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R763 JWT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

194,228 mi
Last recorded194,228 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 JWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 194,228 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both sides lower arm front bottom balljoints have play close limit

n/s/f trackrod end has play

various brake pipes/ferrules/hoses deteriating

various corrosion various places/topside/underneth/prescribed areas on limit time test

various oil leaks

various tyres getting low/perishing/have cuts dont look to cords

windscreen has various damage zone a/b on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2011 187,232 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 187,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 174,334 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 174,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

windscreen damage outside zone a

Pass 10 Feb 2009 171,332 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 171,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Corrosion starting to several brake pipes, not yet excessive

Corrosion to all floor supporting members, not prescribed area

Corrosion to all four wheel arches, no sharp edges yet

Corrosion to majority of inner sills along both sides, nothing seen excessive in any prescribed area

Extensive corrosion to rear of chassis, in various parts which are outside a prescribed area

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Whole rear crossmember is corroded,

Pass 31 Jan 2008 133,260 miles

Corrosion startin g to metal ferrules on both front brake flexible pipes

Corrosion throughout chassis.nothing else excessive within a prescribed area

Corrosion to both front wheel arches, no sharp edges

Heavy corrosion to load carrying crossmember, not a prescribed area

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 133,252 miles

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

Corrosion startin g to metal ferrules on both front brake flexible pipes

Corrosion throughout chassis.nothing else excessive within a prescribed area

Corrosion to both front wheel arches, no sharp edges

Heavy corrosion to load carrying crossmember, not a prescribed area

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 107,181 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 107,179 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 95,941 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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R763 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R763 JWT, 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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R763 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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