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R780 FFU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,385 mi
Last recorded136,385 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 FFU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 136,385 miles

Propshaft centre bearing badly worn

Fail 4 May 2010 136,385 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Propshaft centre bearing badly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 136,354 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Vehicle corroded underside throughout vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2009 134,072 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 128,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 128,334 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

o/s/r lamp damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2007 119,357 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 119,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 31 May 2006 110,466 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 110,466 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R780 FFU 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 R780 FFU, 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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R780 FFU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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