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R783 DPU

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,953 mi
Last recorded80,953 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 DPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 80,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front washer jet blocked

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

brake fluid low and black

corrosion around battery trays

corrosion around rear tow bar bracket and rear main cross member

corrosion on both rear leaf springs

drivers seat in poor condition

heavy corrosion around both front door steps

heavy corrosion on both sides front chassis rails and both sides rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion on front wings

lower steering column universal joints seem well worn

oil leaks around power steering pump and steering rack/ sump areas

rear number pl;ate loose and stuck on with selotape

Fail 13 Oct 2016 80,953 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front washer jet blocked

both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

brake fluid low and black

corrosion around battery trays

corrosion around rear tow bar bracket and rear main cross member

corrosion on both rear leaf springs

drivers seat in poor condition

heavy corrosion around both front door steps

heavy corrosion on both sides front chassis rails and both sides rear inner wheel arches

heavy corrosion on front wings

lower steering column universal joints seem well worn

oil leaks around power steering pump and steering rack/ sump areas

rear number pl;ate loose and stuck on with selotape

Pass 8 Dec 2015 75,341 miles

corrosion around all chassis areas, and cross members, sill areas and front door steps

driver's seat cushions in poor condition

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken and loose

front door handles stiff to operate

slight free play in both sides front hub assemblies

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2015 75,341 miles

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

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

corrosion around all chassis areas, and cross members, sill areas and front door steps

driver's seat cushions in poor condition

exhaust front pipe to gearbox bracket broken and loose

front door handles stiff to operate

slight free play in both sides front hub assemblies

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,817 miles

corrosion around front door steps and offside front wheel arch

corrosion on all brake pipes

drive belts noisey

freeplay in nearside front hub

freeplay in steering column universal joints

offside front tyre bald on inner raised sholder

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 8 Dec 2014 68,817 miles

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

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

corrosion around front door steps and offside front wheel arch

corrosion on all brake pipes

drive belts noisey

freeplay in nearside front hub

freeplay in steering column universal joints

offside front tyre bald on inner raised sholder

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,413 miles

P.A.S pump damp

exhaust slightly corroded

front antiroll bar bushes perished

fuel tank strap corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on sidewall

n/s/r tyre worn on edges and on limit of 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre worn on sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on edges and close to limit of 1.6mm

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,329 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed

offside front tyre worn on inner edge (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 10 Oct 2011 51,506 miles

head light out put reduced (not excessivly)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,230 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 37,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates delaminating

offside front and rear tyre valve caps missing

rear wheel arches coroding

Fail 22 Oct 2009 37,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear registration plates delaminating

offside front and rear tyre valve caps missing

rear wheel arches coroding

Pass 17 Sep 2008 30,019 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 16 Sep 2008 30,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front & rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2007 27,993 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,804 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,804 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R783 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R783 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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R783 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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