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R770 GVC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

263,687 mi
Last recorded263,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 GVC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2009 263,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front chassis bent/damaged

mounting bolt missing from gearbox crossmember

nearside rear tyre underinflated

protective cover missing from tail lift pump and mechanism

Pass 19 Jun 2009 261,048 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 260,817 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 247,189 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

BONNET NOT FULLY LOCKING DOWN

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO NEARSIDE SILL BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A MOUNTING POINT

FRONT GRILL BODY PANEL INSECURE

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

PAS PIPE WORK NOT SECURED TO STEERING RACK CAUSING MOVEMENT OF THE PIPES WHEN OPERATING

Fail 8 Jul 2008 247,166 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

BONNET NOT FULLY LOCKING DOWN

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

EXCESSIVE CORROSION TO NEARSIDE SILL BUT NOT WITHIN 30CM OF A MOUNTING POINT

FRONT GRILL BODY PANEL INSECURE

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

PAS PIPE WORK NOT SECURED TO STEERING RACK CAUSING MOVEMENT OF THE PIPES WHEN OPERATING

Pass 25 Jun 2008 247,002 miles

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

passenger front tyre cut outer side wall

spare tyre on limit

Fail 23 Jun 2008 246,949 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

passenger front tyre cut outer side wall

spare tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 234,029 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 234,017 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2006 211,455 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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R770 GVC 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 50%.

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 R770 GVC, 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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R770 GVC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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