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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
oil leak
previous welded repairs have started to rot out
underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
oil leak
previous welded repairs are starting to rot out
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
both rear tyres are perished and worn
oil leak
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Floor excessively deteriorated underside (transmission tunnel) (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension strut upper attachment area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Near side inner sill holed outside of prescribed area
Oil leak
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Near side inner sill holed outside of prescribed area
Oil leak
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Oil leak ()
Vehicle has corrosion to underside in and out of prescribed areas
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Vehicle has corrosion to underside in and out of prescribed areas
Corrosion and holes out of prescribed areas.
Oil leak
Outer sills and wings corroded and holed.
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner sill has corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside front inner sill has corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both inner steering rack ball joints have some free play.
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both inner steering rack ball joints have some free play.
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Some free play in O/S of steering rack.
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Some free play in O/S of steering rack.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
prop shaft center bearing braking up
ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY---INSIDE EDGE
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R794 DBD is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R794 DBD, 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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R794 DBD is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1998.
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