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R792 DHJ

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,051 mi
Last recorded168,051 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 168,051 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing.. has been repaired from the top. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

thick covering of under-seal all over..

Pass 25 Feb 2022 163,531 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 163,531 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Arch.. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 159,416 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 156,436 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 150,154 miles

Front general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2018 153,784 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2017 150,154 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 148,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 141,458 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 141,447 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2014 127,589 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front and nearrside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2014 127,585 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front inner wing corroded

offside front and nearrside front wheel arches corroded

tail pipe missing

Pass 28 Jun 2013 124,939 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 109,201 miles

Oil leak

play in o/s/f track control arm .

Fail 22 May 2012 109,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

play in o/s/f track control arm .

Pass 25 May 2011 95,793 miles

advise strong chassie painted and full of filler making hard to test

advise strong nearly excessive play in steering rack (offside )

filler in nearside step

Fail 16 May 2011 95,742 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise strong chassie painted and full of filler making hard to test

advise strong nearly excessive play in steering rack (offside )

filler in nearside step

advise strong reverse light illuminate with side lights

Pass 13 Jul 2010 95,307 miles

Oil leak

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated

advise strong nearly excessive play in offside steering rack

corrosion to nearside step and arch requires attention

nearside and offside rear chassie all over corrosion

windscreen damaged below requirements

Fail 12 Jul 2010 95,307 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

advise strong front number plate badly detiorated

advise strong nearly excessive play in offside steering rack

corrosion to nearside step and arch requires attention

nearside and offside rear chassie all over corrosion

windscreen damaged below requirements

Pass 6 Jul 2009 94,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 90,612 miles

Advise both sills dented

Advise exhaust badly corroded

Advise front coil springs corroded but complete at time of test

Advise front number plate delaminating

Advise fuel tank soaked in hydraulic fluid unable to check fully

Advise near side and offside rear light clusters damaged(cracked)

Advise near side rear side light shows white light through lens when switched on

Advise near side rear tyre worn on edges

Advise offside front indicator lens insecure

Advise prop shaft doughnut has play in it

Advise under tray fitted at time of test

Advise wipers in poor condition

Oil leak

Strong advise offside front tyre worn badly on edges advise replacement

Fail 10 Jul 2008 90,612 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Advise both sills dented

Advise exhaust badly corroded

Advise front coil springs corroded but complete at time of test

Advise front number plate delaminating

Advise fuel tank soaked in hydraulic fluid unable to check fully

Advise near side and offside rear light clusters damaged(cracked)

Advise near side rear side light shows white light through lens when switched on

Advise near side rear tyre worn on edges

Advise offside front indicator lens insecure

Advise prop shaft doughnut has play in it

Advise under tray fitted at time of test

Advise wipers in poor condition

Oil leak

Strong advise offside front tyre worn badly on edges advise replacement

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,814 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 69,585 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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R792 DHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R792 DHJ, 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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R792 DHJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 July 1998.

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