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R783 JDA

1998 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,870 mi
Last recorded141,870 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 JDA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 141,870 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 135,773 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills n/s & o/s corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint lift (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 28,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on front chassis member below lower bumper

o/s front inner step within chassis

various repairs to chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2014 120,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

centre seat belt socket case missing

inrtermitiant fault spotted on hazzard switch has to be pressed twice to operate

repairs to o/s and n/s front and rear of chassis

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s front and rear of chassis but dose not penetrate under finger and thumb pressure

unable to fully inspect rear of vehicle due to amount of tyres loaded in rear

washer bottle frozen but able to hear pump working

Pass 13 Dec 2013 11,391 miles

corrosion o/s front lower inner side of step soft when finger and thumb pressure is applied where repairs have been done before

corrosion outside 30cm of prescribed area ns r swing shackle

repairs to o/s and n/s front chassis

repairs to o/s and n/s rear chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2012 108,138 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 108,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 101,875 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 95,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,345 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 92,773 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 92,771 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 90,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 90,897 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,253 miles

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

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

corrosion in general on body of vehicle

Fail 14 Nov 2007 88,249 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

corrosion in general on body of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2006 86,631 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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R783 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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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R783 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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