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R784 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

167,534 mi
Last recorded167,534 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 167,534 miles

under sealed

Pass 17 Oct 2018 165,057 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 17 Oct 2018 165,057 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 163,039 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 162,089 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 162,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 160,058 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 160,058 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 157,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 157,156 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 156,417 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 156,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 154,239 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 154,234 miles

Front Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise centre bearings worn to excess

alternator insecure

chassis cab no body fitted at time test

Pass 12 Apr 2011 149,366 miles

rear brake pipe corroded front hose ferruls corroding body poor condition

Fail 6 Apr 2011 149,335 miles

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

Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipe corroded front hose ferruls corroding body poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2010 144,111 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 140,138 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 133,577 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 126,779 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 126,779 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Mar 2006 118,533 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 118,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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