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R798 GMJ

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,168 mi
Last recorded101,168 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 GMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2020 101,168 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,440 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded, but not within 30 cm of suspension

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount, very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded.but not within 30cm of suspension

body corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 100,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded, but not within 30 cm of suspension

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive leaf spring front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring mount, very rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded.but not within 30cm of suspension

body corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 99,511 miles

Offside Front step corroded but not within 30cm of suspension

all brake pipes are corroded

body is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 98,444 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across Rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 97,275 miles

offside and nearside lower body sills corroded

rear chassis crossmember corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,650 miles

Bodywork in poor condition due to corrsion

Both headlight lens deterioeated

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 94,650 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bodywork in poor condition due to corrsion

Both headlight lens deterioeated

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 93,471 miles

Inner and outer sills and floors and inner wings corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 93,471 miles

Inner and outer sills and floors and inner wings corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,625 miles

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 92,625 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Inner and outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 90,544 miles

Corrosion on rear wheel arches,rear doors and underneath on rear half of vehicle.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 88,050 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 88,050 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 83,855 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 83,855 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 80,831 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 76,214 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 69,951 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 69,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 63,277 miles

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)

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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R798 GMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R798 GMJ, 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 GMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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