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R757 MKN

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,486 mi
Last recorded143,486 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 MKN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 143,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 16 May 2011 143,486 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 143,425 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rust started too parts of chassis

Pass 7 Dec 2009 130,595 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

rust hole to o/s/f inner step not percribed area

Fail 26 Nov 2009 130,484 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

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

rust hole to o/s/f inner step not percribed area

Pass 11 Nov 2008 119,012 miles

rear axle contacting spare tyre (step damage )

Pass 2 Nov 2007 107,668 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 107,656 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,800 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 94,582 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.2.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 83,097 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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R757 MKN is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R757 MKN, 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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R757 MKN is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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