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R788 VUK

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,218 mi
Last recorded99,218 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 VUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 99,218 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

all repairs heavily undersealed

corrosion (hole) o/s inner sill; multi-holes

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear wheelarch lips

front coil springs not a matched pair

front number plate cracked

front wheelarches corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to n/s front upper inner wheelarch

n/s mirror lens damaged

n/s rear wheel binding

repairs to o/s and n/s front outer sills/ door shuts

Fail 15 Jun 2010 99,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

corrosion (hole) o/s inner sill; multi-holes

corrosion to front subframe

corrosion to o/s rear chassis rails

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear wheelarch lips

front coil springs not a matched pair

front number plate cracked

front wheelarches corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

heavy corrosion to n/s front upper inner wheelarch

n/s mirror lens damaged

n/s rear wheel binding

repairs to o/s and n/s front outer sills/ door shuts

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,425 miles

brakes feel spongy

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

corrosion to os ns inner sills

corrosion to osf nsf chassis legs

corrosion to osf outer sill

corrosion to osr wheel arch and outer sill

corrosion to rear floor pan

front brake discs worn

front suspension corroded

nsr outer sill wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering box

tempary repair to both front wheel arches

Fail 13 Jan 2009 96,385 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

brakes feel spongy

corrosion to nsf inner wheel arch

corrosion to os ns inner sills

corrosion to osf nsf chassis legs

corrosion to osf outer sill

corrosion to osr wheel arch and outer sill

corrosion to rear floor pan

front brake discs worn

front suspension corroded

nsr outer sill wheel arch corroded

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jan 2008 91,980 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 91,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2007 86,140 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 86,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut in tread area.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,089 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 83,087 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

nail in tyre

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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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