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R784 BLS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,891 mi
Last recorded130,891 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 130,891 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 130,771 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 130,019 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

centre propshaft bearing worn

Pass 27 Jan 2009 125,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Rear doors corroded

Spare wheel missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2009 125,815 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Rear doors corroded

Spare wheel missing

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2008 116,704 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

O/s/f door step,O/s/f tyre perished,O/s/f & N/s/f spring top mounting area corroded,Power steering pipes corroded,N/s/f strut corroded,Load valve arm corroded and stiff,Rear shocker.

O/s/f wheel arch corroded,Rear brake hose ferrule corroded,N/s sill damaged,Front & rear park brake mounting areas corroded,Chassis corroded,Front & rear crossmembers corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2008 116,704 miles

O/s/f door step,O/s/f tyre perished,O/s/f & N/s/f spring top mounting area corroded,Power steering pipes corroded,N/s/f strut corroded,Load valve arm corroded and stiff,Rear shocker.

O/s/f wheel arch corroded,Rear brake hose ferrule corroded,N/s sill damaged,Front & rear park brake mounting areas corroded,Chassis corroded,Front & rear crossmembers corroded.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,795 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 112,716 miles

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

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

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 BLS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White 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 R784 BLS, 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 BLS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 April 1998.

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