MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre propshaft mount worn
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
chassis showing signs of corrosion in places
front brake discs corroding on edges
hand brake travel long
offside rear chassis starting to show signs of corrosion and swelling
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear chassis leg outer lair corrodded
some travel in hand brake
Nearside Front Lower Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
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R789 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R789 JWT, 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 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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