MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,315 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion all underbody areas
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Condition of all rear leafspring bushes
Condition of drivers seat Borderline
Corosion throughout underbody & main chassis
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight play in steering rack
Front & rear centre propshaft rubber bearing worn
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Condition of drivers seat Borderline
Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Condition of all rear leafspring bushes
Corosion throughout underbody & main chassis
Slight play in steering rack
Front & rear centre propshaft rubber bearing worn
O/S REAR WING MISSING
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 WVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WVP, 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 WVP registered?
R789 WVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R789 WVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R789 WVP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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