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R782 DPU

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,509 mi
Last recorded199,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 DPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 199,509 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 199,406 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 188,855 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 188,851 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 173,934 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 166,138 miles

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 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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R782 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R782 DPU safe to buy?

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