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R792 JWT

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 JWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 164,683 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 164,683 miles

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 164,683 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

cables insecure at tipper motor

drivers seat burst

front bumper loose

Pass 7 Mar 2011 186,419 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 186,418 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Mar 2010 175,739 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 175,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 164,791 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crossmember holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 28 Feb 2008 155,325 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 155,325 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 146,095 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 146,095 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 139,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 139,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2006 138,902 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JWT, 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 JWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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