MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (6.4.B1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R798 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R798 BUJ, 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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R798 BUJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 May 1998.
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