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R126 BKP

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

207,857 mi
Last recorded207,857 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 BKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 207,857 miles

this vehicle has been plated round chassic but still rusting all over

Pass 7 Jul 2008 188,063 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Fail 12 Jul 2007 159,974 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 159,974 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery insecure

slight wear in near side steering rack end joint

Fail 9 Jun 2006 126,468 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

battery insecure

fuel cap stiff to open

Pass 16 Jun 2005 114,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R126 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R126 BKP, 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 R126 BKP registered?

R126 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R126 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 BKP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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