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R166 FKO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,315 mi
Last recorded117,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 FKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 117,315 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also worn on the inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at front of spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 113,723 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 113,678 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion middle door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion inner sill door step (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,688 miles

sliding side door repaired with tape

Fail 24 Jun 2015 108,680 miles

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

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

sliding side door repaired with tape

Pass 10 Jun 2014 104,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 101,249 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside sill holed outwith prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2012 98,336 miles

offside inner rear arch corroded, outwith a prescribed area

offside inner rear sill corroded, outwith a prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2012 98,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside inner rear arch corroded, outwith a prescribed area

offside inner rear sill corroded, outwith a prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2011 95,623 miles

Both front brake discs quite rusty on inside faces.

Complete exhaust system becoming quite rusty.

Fail 2 Jul 2011 95,610 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Both front brake discs quite rusty on inside faces.

Complete exhaust system becoming quite rusty.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 93,437 miles

offside sill corroded not near a prescribed area

Pass 18 May 2009 90,653 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 90,653 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 May 2008 88,306 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 86,617 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 84,475 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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R166 FKO is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R166 FKO, 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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R166 FKO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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