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R790 BWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,427 mi
Last recorded185,427 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 BWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 185,427 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 141,771 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 140,491 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 140,491 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 137,599 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 113,669 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2007 133,669 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 132,008 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 132,001 miles

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

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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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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