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R782 JDA

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,270 mi
Last recorded63,270 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 63,270 miles

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

Grinding noise from rear brakes when applied

Heavy corrosion to front mudflap mounting areas

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,391 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 60,387 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 57,778 miles

heavy corrosion and holes to driver outer door tops

heavy corrosion to front of nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 24 Jan 2014 55,024 miles

Corrosion on OSR chassis rail box-section

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR brake noisey

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust

Slight corrosion on NSR wheel arch

Fail 24 Jan 2014 55,024 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on OSR chassis rail box-section

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSR brake noisey

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rattle from exhaust

Slight corrosion on NSR wheel arch

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 50,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 49,280 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear chassis corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2009 47,978 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,990 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 44,990 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 43,378 miles

front tyres very close to 1.6mm limit. †indution pipe split open at inlet manifold.

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 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDA, 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 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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