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R765 ULC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,343 mi
Last recorded106,343 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 ULC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2012 106,343 miles

o/s rear load door hinge insecure

rear cross member has corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2012 106,342 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

o/s rear load door hinge insecure

rear cross member has corrosion

Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,881 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,881 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 98,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 94,380 miles

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

n/s & o/s front flexi hose ferrules signs of corrosion

n/s/r mudguard signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 9 Apr 2009 94,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside + offside front flexi hose ferrules signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2009 94,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

O/S JET NEEDS ADJUSTMENT

O/S REAR LENS UPSIDE DOWN

O/S/F SEAT CONDITION POOR

Pass 23 Jan 2008 88,912 miles

slight corrosion on tipper body side doors,tailgate,nearside rear wing & rear vallance

Fail 17 Jan 2008 88,911 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body tipper isolator switch tell-tale inop.

drivers seat runners seized

slight corrosion on tipper body side doors,tailgate,nearside rear wing & rear vallance

Pass 18 Jan 2007 83,956 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 78,383 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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R765 ULC 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 R765 ULC, 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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R765 ULC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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