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R113 RNK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,522 mi
Last recorded114,522 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 RNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2011 114,522 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 114,522 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 110,856 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 110,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 108,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 102,559 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 102,542 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 97,027 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 88,099 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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R113 RNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R113 RNK, 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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What year was R113 RNK registered?

R113 RNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R113 RNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 RNK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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