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R782 FHJ

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

164,915 mi
Last recorded164,915 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 FHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 164,915 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Lower Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff inner (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 155,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 147,687 miles

Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded inner (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded inner (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main and offside inner rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 138,792 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 133,620 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 125,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 120,906 miles

advise initial repair ok reqs further plate to secondary area

Fail 18 Aug 2011 120,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 109,443 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 109,193 miles

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

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

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

=o/s rear wheelarch .corroded n/s=o/ s front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 108,863 miles

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 105,952 miles

rear box section corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 105,929 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear box section corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 100,006 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 100,006 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear number plate slightly faded

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 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FHJ, 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 FHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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