MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s rear light lens slight crack
slight corrosion n/s front wheel arch
slight corrosion n/s rear door
slight corrosion n/s rear outer sill
slight corrosion o/s front wheel arch
slight corrosion o/s rear outer sill
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Propshaft component defective
slight corrosion to wheel arches
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R771 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 EBJ, 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 EBJ registered?
R771 EBJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1998.
Is R771 EBJ safe to buy?
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