MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
drivers seat base is badly deteriated.
exhaust loose + rattling at subframe mounting.
front grille loose, recommend secure both ends.
lower engine oil leak, poss sump gasket?
n/s/f + o/s/f anti-roll bar link rod lower bushes starting to split.
n/s/f + o/s/f arches corroded + filled.
n/s/f + o/s/f brake flexi hose ends at inner wing unions corroded.
n/s/f lower sill flange is bent under.
n/s/r + o/s/r arches corroded, not considered excessive.
o/s/r bumper corner insecure, recommend screw or rivet to arch.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
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R782 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R782 DPU, 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 R782 DPU registered?
R782 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R782 DPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R782 DPU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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