MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear diff worn
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
rear diff worn
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Oil leak
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R789 SKH 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 70%.
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 SKH, 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 R789 SKH registered?
R789 SKH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1998.
Is R789 SKH safe to buy?
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