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144,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security general underbody corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing. Lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Near Chassis rail. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Lower. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer after flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (near shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Both rear chassis excessively corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas. Advise repair.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Both rear chassis excessively corroded & holed, not in prescribed areas. Advise repair.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/inner sill holed (not in prescribed area
Rear both chassis between leaf spring hangers have excessive corrosion, this is not a prescribed area but i recommend fixing.
All position lamps not working Suspect faulty switch connection (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working suspect switch (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch/inner sill holed (not in prescribed area
Rear both chassis between leaf spring hangers have excessive corrosion, this is not a prescribed area but i recommend fixing.
Both rear chassis near shock absorber mountings are corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front top strutt mounting corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Both rear chassis near shock absorber mountings are corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front top strutt mounting corroded
Both rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front inner wing corroded around shocker mounting
Offside front chassis & rear of inner wing corroded
Power steering fluid on minimum level
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside front inner wing corroded around shocker mounting
Offside front chassis & rear of inner wing corroded
Power steering fluid on minimum level
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
near side under wing corroding but not consided to be to bad
arches and back boor starting to rust
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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R789 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R789 JDA, 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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R789 JDA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1998.
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