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R117 YKU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,646 mi
Last recorded172,646 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 YKU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 172,646 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 168,574 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 168,441 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 165,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 159,639 miles

as previous

Fail 31 May 2007 159,639 miles

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

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

offside wiper blade

Pass 4 Apr 2006 151,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 151,842 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

spare tyre defective

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 YKU 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 62.5%.

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 YKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R117 YKU registered?

R117 YKU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R117 YKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 YKU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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