MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,218 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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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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