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R113 DKY

1988 Ford Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,503 mi
Last recorded165,503 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 DKY
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 165,503 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 165,489 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 142,615 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 120,056 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 120,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 120,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 108,158 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are perished and cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,122 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 90,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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R113 DKY is a 1988 Ford Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R113 DKY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R113 DKY registered?

R113 DKY is a 1988 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is R113 DKY safe to buy?

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