MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,276 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on sills,floor,chassis and nearside front wing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
corrosion on sills,floor,chassis and nearside front wing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Offside Steering lock stop loose (2.2.D.2c)
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R785 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R785 DPU, 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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What year was R785 DPU registered?
R785 DPU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R785 DPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R785 DPU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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