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Q242KKL

1998 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,944 mi
Last recorded120,944 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ242KKL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 120,944 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 120,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,203 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 111,989 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,541 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 108,541 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,704 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 104,704 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,192 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 100,192 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 97,831 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 97,831 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 93,996 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 89,455 miles

front discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 86,547 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 84,422 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 84,422 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 129,235 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 277,036 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 276,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

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)

diesel emissions excessive (Q plate) visual check only

rear doors corroded

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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Q242KKL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 Q242KKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Q242KKL registered?

Q242KKL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 December 1998.

Is Q242KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q242KKL shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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