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R168 KRP

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,024 mi
Last recorded155,024 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 KRP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2009 155,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 15 Oct 2009 155,024 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in rear tyre

Propshaft component defective

Pass 7 Oct 2008 139,723 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 139,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 132,044 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

oil leak from engine kev12

Pass 22 Sep 2006 122,501 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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R168 KRP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R168 KRP, 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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R168 KRP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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