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MOT History from tests of lpg FORD TRANSITs year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:52.07%
(The average a lpg FORD TRANSIT year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:338 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues28
Brake pipe excessively corroded25
Headlamp aim out of alignment23
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively20
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|13
Registration plate issues9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|8
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|5
Windscreen has damage5
Rear brake binding5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.D.1|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake rod has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Power steering ram|s| leaking from a failed component |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Front brake application uneven1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Outer Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Offside rear parking |secondary| brake grabbing severely |3.7.B.6b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings backing sill |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings backing sill front to rear |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings backing sill |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CROSSMEMBER |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7.95 |7.3.D.3|1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3412 |1200| limit |7.3.D.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f strut tower area |2.4.A.3|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner sill area |2 x patches| |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Power steering fluid level below minimum |2.3.1|1
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper end cap missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components d bush (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components d bush (5.3.3 (c) (ii))1
Front Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))1
Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned |2.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion door step and inner sill |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image very dull |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image very dull |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken |3.1.5|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering rack insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1

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