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R172 BKP

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

69,745 mi
Last recorded69,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 BKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,745 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,482 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

offside mirror damaged

Fail 11 Jun 2008 63,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Spare tyre defective

offside mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,932 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 59,926 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear lens "damaged"

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,166 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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R172 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R172 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 R172 BKP registered?

R172 BKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R172 BKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 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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