MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,427 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to all wheel arches
corrosion to n/s/f suspension turret
corrosion to o/s/f n/s/f brake ferrules
corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
fluid around o/s/f shock absorber
rear bumper corners missing
unable to see front brake pads
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion to front brake ferrules
corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches
corrosion to rear brake pipe across axle
handbrake travel
movement to centre propshaft mounting
oil leak
strong advise corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension turrets top mounts
strong advise corrosion to underside of vehicle
wear to front brake discs
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
corrosion to front brake ferrules
corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches
corrosion to rear brake pipe across axle
handbrake travel
movement to centre propshaft mounting
oil leak
strong advise corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f suspension turrets top mounts
strong advise corrosion to underside of vehicle
wear to front brake discs
4 Wheel arches corroded
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front number plate slight damage
O/S Sill corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake reserve travel on limit
Propshaft component defective
Rear bumper end caps removed
Slight bind on rear brakes
Slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advise to change front number plate
c surface corrosion on underbody,and components
front brake hoses corroding
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
propshaft mountings worn
rear leaf springs sligntly splayed
rear wheels tight to spin not binding
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advise to change front number plate
c surface corrosion on underbody,and components
front brake hoses corroding
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
propshaft mountings worn
rear leaf springs sligntly splayed
rear wheels tight to spin not binding
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Coolant leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
cooling system header tank cap missing
hand brake pivot seizing
handbrake cable return spring adrift
power steering fluid level getting low
propshaft centre bearings worn. †
Oil leak
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R790 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R790 BWS, 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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R790 BWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 May 1998.
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The MOT history for R790 BWS shows 9 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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