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R787 BWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,294 mi
Last recorded93,294 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 BWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 93,228 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,353 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 79,169 miles

auxillary drive belt perished.

blower only works on full (reastat).

engine damp with oil.

n/s/r tyre tread depth 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm).

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

slight play in n/s inner rack knuckle.

various light under body corrosion (could do with a waxoyl).

washer bottle lid missing.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 75,016 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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R787 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R787 BWS, 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 R787 BWS registered?

R787 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R787 BWS safe to buy?

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