MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,799 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all tyres fitted to vehicle unevenly worn.
both front and rear number plated delaminating.
both rear light lens cracked.
corrosion located on all four inner wheel arches,chassis and ssuspension.
corrosion located on all suspension,brakes and vehicle underbody.
corrosion located on both lower sills.
damage contained on both front and rear bumper assemblies.
slight play located within vehicle steering system.
vehicle handbrake travel high.
wipers starting to smear windshield.
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine leaking oil
rear axle leaking oil
slight leak from power steering pump
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
engine leaking oil
rear axle leaking oil
slight leak from power steering pump
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R771 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R771 BWS, 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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What year was R771 BWS registered?
R771 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R771 BWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R771 BWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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