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R783 WCY

1998 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,636 mi
Last recorded138,636 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 WCY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 138,636 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

seat belt catch covers missing risk of injury left hand seat of triple seat

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Aug 2010 138,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

seat belt catch covers missing risk of injury left hand seat of triple seat

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Aug 2009 136,729 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner wings corroded

both steps corroded

chassie corroded front to rear both sides

Fail 20 Jul 2009 136,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

1st row outer seatr belt recever cover missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

all 4 wheel arch corroded

prop shaft center bearing worn

Pass 16 Jul 2008 134,897 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear wheel arch corroded

frot chassie to x member corrodede both sides

prop center bearing worn

rear chassie corroded both sides

rear x member corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2008 134,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

both front and rear wheel arch corroded

frot chassie to x member corrodede both sides

prop center bearing worn

rear chassie corroded both sides

rear x member corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2007 130,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

both front wheel arches rusting

brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

o/s/r lens cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2006 127,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jul 2006 127,814 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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 WCY is a 1998 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WCY, 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 WCY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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