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R788 ONL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

168,381 mi
Last recorded168,381 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 ONL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2009 168,381 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

excessive amounts of personal effects on dash affecting drivers view

side loading door hard to open

Pass 23 Oct 2008 161,499 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

nearside front grille broken

rear bumper end caps missing

Fail 22 Oct 2008 161,497 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

both door mirror covers missing

neraside front grille broken

rear bumper end caps missing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 151,838 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 151,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 148,355 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 148,355 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 143,182 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 143,182 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R788 ONL 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 44.4%.

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 R788 ONL, 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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R788 ONL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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