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R101 PKH

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,124 mi
Last recorded60,124 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 PKH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

off side park brake efficiencl down

oside front lower step corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2009 57,133 miles

surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,133 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

surface corrosion to chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2008 48,167 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSSION APPARENT REAR SPRING PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

REAR BRAKE PIPES HELD IN PLACE WITH CABLE TIES

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD SPLIT

Fail 18 Mar 2008 48,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSSION APPARENT REAR SPRING PRESCRIBED AREA BUT NOT DANGEROUS AT THIS TIME

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE OF FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

REAR BRAKE PIPES HELD IN PLACE WITH CABLE TIES

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD SPLIT

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,875 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 32,869 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

power steering damp

Pass 16 Mar 2006 17,581 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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R101 PKH is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R101 PKH, 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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R101 PKH is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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