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R788 ULM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2010
Fail 9 Feb 2010

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (6.4.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 3 May 2008 221,070 miles

Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

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

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk slightly corroded (5.1.B.5a)

Rear Seat belt flexible stalk slightly deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 200,041 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 200,033 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user (6.4.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 199,759 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

seats been taken out for test at back

slight play in near side and of side front wheel bearings

Pass 2 Mar 2006 185,442 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

engine leaking oil

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 ULM is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ULM, 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 R788 ULM registered?

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

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