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R782 UOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,586 mi
Last recorded89,586 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR782 UOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 89,586 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 83,036 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 82,592 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

Pass 4 Dec 2008 76,214 miles

CORROSION UNDER VAN VARIOUS

VERY SLIGHT NOISE ON N/S/F WHEELBEARING

Pass 22 Nov 2007 69,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 59,984 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,268 miles

n/s/f shock weaping

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 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

R782 UOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R782 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R782 UOA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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