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R794 WVP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,242 mi
Last recorded126,242 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 WVP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,242 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front cross member corroded

n/s and o/s front inner steps corroded

n/s and o/s front inner wings corroded

n/s and o/s front subframe carriers corroded

n/s and o/s rear valances corroded

n/s outer step corroded

o/s rear outrigger corroded

rear cross member corroded

rear doors corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2020 125,498 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear outriggers (leaf spring shackle mounts) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear valances (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear valances (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front cross member corroded and holed, not within prescribed area at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,337 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s front (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear valances (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

full vehicle underside heavily coated with underseal

Pass 6 Oct 2017 120,912 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s front inner steps (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s front inner wings/wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear valances (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s and o/s front chassis legs (6.1.A.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 117,829 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s inner wings/arches (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

o/s front inner step is heavily holed and corroded not within any prescribed areas

Pass 8 Jul 2015 112,576 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 112,560 miles

Nearside 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 106,612 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Note: Engine oil leak.

Note: Exhaust mid section slight corroded.

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 103,458 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear valance corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

rear brake imbalance of 29%

Fail 20 Jun 2013 103,423 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn

n/s rear valance corroded and holed, not within prescribed area

rear brake imbalance of 29%

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,666 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front brake discs worn

rear brake imbalance of 27%

smell of diesel fuel from engine bay, unable to locate a leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 95,971 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 95,971 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,601 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 91,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 83,369 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 74,191 miles

both outter sills & rear doors slightly corredded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2008 74,191 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

both outter sills & rear doors slightly corredded

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,733 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 67,732 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

both front wheel arches slightly corrodded

Pass 4 Jan 2006 58,739 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 58,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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R794 WVP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R794 WVP, 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 WVP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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