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R782 BWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,563 mi
Last recorded209,563 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 BWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2013 209,563 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 192,967 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sill plus corrosion to front and rear chassis rail both sides

Fail 22 May 2012 192,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

corrosion to both inner and outer sill plus corrosion to front and rear chassis rail both sides

Pass 25 Oct 2010 166,159 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear chassis rail and inner sills both sides

off side rear side light dim

slight noise to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Nov 2009 144,233 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 143,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

only 7 passenger seats at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2009 143,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Spare tyre defective

only 7 passenger seats at time of test

Pass 29 Sep 2008 142,872 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

both front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusted

diff pinion bearing very noisey

fan belt perished

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

propshaft rear mounting bearing very noisey

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Sep 2008 142,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

both front flexible brake hoses metal ends rusted

diff pinion bearing very noisey

fan belt perished

n/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake sticking slightly

o/s/r tyre perished

propshaft rear mounting bearing very noisey

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

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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R782 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R782 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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R782 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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