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R792 DND

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,215 mi
Last recorded156,215 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 DND
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 156,215 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat runners worn

Pass 25 Oct 2008 152,819 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 152,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 149,681 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 149,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 140,937 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 DND is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DND, 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 DND is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R792 DND safe to buy?

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