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R129 BKP

1998 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,358 mi
Last recorded139,358 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 BKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 139,358 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

both front front sills

front crossmember

Pass 12 Jul 2017 137,555 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 128,860 miles

front cross member corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 123,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 118,408 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 90,235 miles

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

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

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

front arches corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2012 90,235 miles

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

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

front arches corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2011 87,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

osf wheel bearing cover broken

Pass 18 Jul 2011 87,596 miles

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

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

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

osf wheel bearing cover broken

Pass 8 Jul 2010 77,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 77,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 67,373 miles

Near side rear inner tyre has slice in side wall not showing cords.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 54,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 44,275 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,744 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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R129 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R129 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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R129 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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