MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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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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What year was R789 UDT registered?
R789 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R789 UDT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R789 UDT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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