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R116 KSG

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,578 mi
Last recorded167,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 KSG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 167,578 miles

Lower Steering column shaft modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner RACK END SLIGHT WEAR

Offside Front SILL AT STEP CORRODED BUT NOT TOO EXCESS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 166,328 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 164,941 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 164,938 miles

Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 161,562 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 161,562 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 157,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 157,817 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2013 154,898 miles
Pass 13 May 2012 150,763 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 143,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s rear brake backplate damp

Pass 13 Feb 2011 136,596 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2010 133,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2009 127,398 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 121,420 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 121,373 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

unable to check brakes due to front disc snapped in half

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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R116 KSG is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R116 KSG, 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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R116 KSG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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