MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,432 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
both front inner arches holed
full exhaust deteriorated and has minor leaks
nsr outer tyre worn on edge
osr inner tyre worn on edge
osr leaf spring bushes cracked
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front inner arches holed
full exhaust deteriorated and has minor leaks
nsr outer tyre worn on edge
osr inner tyre worn on edge
osr leaf spring bushes cracked
rear panel that lights attached to corroded
various parts of cab corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nsr outer tyre flat
rear panel that lights attached to corroded
various parts of cab corroded
N/S/R Inner tyre under-inflated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear valence corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
N/S/R Inner tyre under-inflated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear valence corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear wheel bearing has slight play
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R748 KFS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R748 KFS, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R748 KFS?
You can check the full history of R748 KFS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R748 KFS registered?
R748 KFS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R748 KFS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R748 KFS shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R748 KFS have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R748 KFS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.