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R792 GVC

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

241,732 mi
Last recorded241,732 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 241,732 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 241,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 241,248 miles

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNT AREA CORRODING.

O/S/R AND N/S/R MAIN CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING ABOVE REAR AXLE.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 238,597 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 233,834 miles

FRONT PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING BADLY WORN.

O/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 230,227 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 230,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 226,276 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 224,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 221,300 miles

H/BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 221,300 miles

H/BRAKE TRAVEL BECOMING EXCESSIVE.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PLAY IN N/S STEERING RACK END.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 216,386 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 216,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 210,243 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 204,973 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 197,789 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 197,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 192,496 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 185,323 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 180,304 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 GVC is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GVC, 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 R792 GVC registered?

R792 GVC is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R792 GVC safe to buy?

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