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R789 UDT

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

249,037 mi
Last recorded249,037 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR789 UDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 249,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside centre of chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside centre of chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 18 Jul 2017 249,037 miles

Battery insecure x2 (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) loose x2 (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside centre of chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside centre of chassis corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 11 Jul 2016 241,691 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 242,572 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 238,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nearside chassie corroded but are out of prescribed area

offside sill holed but not within priscribed area

Pass 9 Mar 2013 226,813 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 210,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 194,954 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 179,296 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 290,493 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 276,819 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 210,030 miles

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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R789 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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