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K716 LMY

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

46,045 mi
Last recorded46,045 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 LMY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2009 46,045 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.13.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,671 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 43,665 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 35,464 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 35,464 miles

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.1.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,837 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 29,703 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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K716 LMY is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K716 LMY, 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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K716 LMY is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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