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FKS 898Y

1982 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,156 mi
Last recorded49,156 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Transit49,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKS 898Y
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 47,972 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,946 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

Offside Rear service brake reading low

Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake requirements only just met adjustment or repair may be required

Pass 30 Sep 2016 43,734 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,247 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,019 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 36,530 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 34,428 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,659 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 28,521 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 247,835 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 247,835 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2008 20,408 miles

steering box has slight oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 20,408 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,174 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,423 miles

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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FKS 898Y is a 1982 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1982 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 49,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 FKS 898Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Transit is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FKS 898Y registered?

FKS 898Y is a 1982 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 October 1982.

Is FKS 898Y safe to buy?

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