MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Most of cab inc bonnett in poor rusty condition
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis has been repaired by welding
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Most of cab inc bonnett in poor rusty condition
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
chassis has been repaired by welding
Bonnet can not be secured
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
body heavily corroded but with no dangerous edge
nearside front door outer release button in poor condition
nearside front door step excessivly corroded not within a perscribed area
vehicle chassis corroded but not excessivly
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
body heavily corroded but with no dangerous edge
nearside front door outer release button in poor condition
nearside front door step excessivly corroded not within a perscribed area
vehicle chassis corroded but not excessivly
o/s/f door step corroded
play in n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins
rear brake imbalance
o/s/f bottom of door corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet repaired by tape
corrosion o/s/f wheel arch
emissions visual only
n/s/f bottom of door corroded
n/s/f door step corroded
n/s/f wing mirror damaged [one of two]
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bonnet repaired by tape
corrosion o/s/f wheel arch
emissions visual only
n/s/f bottom of door corroded
n/s/f door step corroded
n/s/f wing mirror damaged [one of two]
o/s/f bottom of door corroded
o/s/f door step corroded
play in n/s/f and o/s/f kingpins
rear brake imbalance
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
bodywork corroded
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nearside front step corroded and holed outside perscribed area
offside indicator control switch in poor condition
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
bodywork corroded
ford transit caravan
nearside front step corroded and holed outside perscribed area
offside indicator control switch in poor condition
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion n/s/r body
corrosion to front wings
corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f cab steps
diff oil leak
n/s mirror damaged
o/s/f bumper insecure
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin retaining device missing (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
all tyres poor
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WRE 998L is a 1973 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.
Across all 1973 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 68,576 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 WRE 998L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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WRE 998L is a 1973 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 June 1973.
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