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R756 FKP

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,290 mi
Last recorded196,290 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 FKP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 196,290 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

puncture n/s/f tyre & n/s/r inner tyre flat

Fail 15 May 2017 196,290 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive damper mount both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush both sides (2.4.B.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel (2.4.A.3)

puncture n/s/f tyre & n/s/r inner tyre flat

Pass 25 Nov 2015 194,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 194,293 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sills (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens dull (1.7.5a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive along panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 191,663 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2013 185,292 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 175,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside chassis corroded

offside chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2012 175,016 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside chassis corroded

offside chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear cross member corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 171,883 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front of offside step /inner sill corroded to excess outside of 30 cms

rear brakes slight imbalance

rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 167,500 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 164,552 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 164,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2009 151,956 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 136,632 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 112,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 112,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 102,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2005 93,236 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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R756 FKP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red 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 R756 FKP, 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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R756 FKP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 July 1998.

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