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R784 GGU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

170,495 mi
Last recorded170,495 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 170,495 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 170,495 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion o/s/f chassis

n//s under sills corroded

n/s/f inner foot well corroded

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r lamp damaged

n/s/r tyre 1.6

o/s/f inner foot well corroded

o/s/f tyre worn

rear floor boarded out

centre prop bearing badley worn

Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,232 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 167,232 miles

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 165,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

n/s and o/s front arches corroded

n/s and o/s rear arches corroded

n/s/f inner arch corroded

n/s/f sill corroded

o/s and n/s front steps slightly corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2009 159,554 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 159,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 151,635 miles

EXHAUST HANGING LOW AT REAR

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 151,607 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 141,463 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 141,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 129,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 129,320 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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R784 GGU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GGU, 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 GGU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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