MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
263,687 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
passenger front tyre cut outer side wall
spare tyre on limit
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
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
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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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