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R117 HKP

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

259,160 mi
Last recorded259,160 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 HKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 259,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Drivers door mirror cover missing.

Holes in load floor.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Passenger door outer handle stiff and hard to open door.

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 251,854 miles

drivers seat badley worn

Fail 20 Dec 2011 251,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

drivers seaty badley worn

Pass 23 Dec 2010 243,551 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges offside worn more

Pass 20 Oct 2009 233,634 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r mud gaurd cracked

Fail 19 Oct 2009 233,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r mud gaurd cracked

screen wash bottle loose

o/s/r inner tyre has puncture

Pass 22 Oct 2008 223,359 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 214,813 miles

rust to o/s n/s front wheel arches and o/s/f step return

Fail 2 Jun 2008 214,841 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rust to o/s n/s front wheel arches and o/s/f step return

Pass 5 Jun 2007 193,487 miles

front discs worn

nearside front wheelnuts have rust marks - may need re-torque .

nearside rear spring rear bushes worn

slight corrosion to nearside seatbelt mounting perscribed area

Fail 5 Jun 2006 172,090 miles

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

nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn

osf tyre worn on inside edge

small chip to screen

Pass 5 Jun 2006 172,090 miles

nearside rear spring rear bush slightly worn

osf tyre worn on inside edge

small chip to screen

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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R117 HKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R117 HKP, 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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R117 HKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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