MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,806 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear panel condition
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner wind/battery carrier heavily corroded and holed (4.13 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair park brake (1.2.1 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear panel condition
Fluid leak, but not excessive hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Offside Rear park brake reading low
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
inner wings corroded
rear panel heavily corroded and holed
suspension components corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis split due to corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced drivers floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged
Offside Rear park brake reading low
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
inner wings corroded
rear panel heavily corroded and holed
suspension components corroded
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure battery live rubbing exhaust (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working roof marker (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
propshaft center bearing mounting holed and corroded
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front bumper insecure
Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure braket ()
propshaft center bearing mounting holed and corroded
Centre Front under body corrision
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
play in prop bearing
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
front cross member slight corrosion
nearside and offside front inner wings corrded and holed
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
offside centre chassis has slight corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
offside centre chassis has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Propshaft component defective
n/s/r outer tyre starting to perish.Diff cover plate corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
nearside rear inner tyre has cuts on wall not deep enough to see cords
offside rear outer tyre has a cut not deep enough to see cords
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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R788 RJM is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 RJM, 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 RJM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 June 1998.
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