MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,847 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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An item not tested (Manual)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
battery insceure
damage to offside rear inner sill panel
damage to offside rear outer sill panel
freeplay in steering rack
front brake disc inner surfaces corroded and worn
nearside rear lamp faded
nearside rear leafspring u clamps loose
water leak fromt engine
n/s/f mirror back missing
o/s centre inner sill split/filled
o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches rusted
o/s/r outer sill crushed/corroded
o/s/r tyre wearinginner/outer edges
rear bumper caps missing
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/f mirror back missing
o/s centre inner sill split/filled
o/s/f and n/s/f wheel arches rusted
o/s/r outer sill crushed/corroded
o/s/r tyre wearinginner/outer edges
rear bumper caps missing
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
n/s/f steering rack slight play in inner joint
non obligatory mirror damaged
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R148 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R148 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 R148 BKP registered?
R148 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R148 BKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R148 BKP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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