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R784 AUK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 AUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 93,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger cracked in filler unable to determine structures integrity

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Light bar mounting to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 93,885 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outrigger cracked in filler unable to determine structures integrity

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Light bar mounting to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear light bar by chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member to front spring plate hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 89,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis / Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,311 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 85,982 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 85,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

both nearside tyre walls scuffed

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 84,442 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 80,203 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 80,203 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 75,318 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 75,318 miles

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

Brake rod excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 70,992 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2005 70,992 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Inner Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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R784 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R784 AUK, 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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R784 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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