MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,335 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT IN NEAR + OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS EXTENSIONS
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS
ADVISE ADVANCED CORROSION PRESENT IN NEAR + OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS EXTENSIONS
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front number plate cracked
rear body mounting insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R797 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R797 UDT, 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 R797 UDT registered?
R797 UDT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 January 1998.
Is R797 UDT safe to buy?
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