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R758 KFG

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,286 mi
Last recorded136,286 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 KFG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 136,286 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 136,256 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

oily underside

p/s damp

sl7ght blow on exhaust

various pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 134,425 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 134,417 miles

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both front flexy hoses borderline pass

o/s rear wheel slight buckle to rim

oily underside

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 31 May 2012 129,815 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 129,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 124,078 miles

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

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 118,534 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 118,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2009 113,651 miles

Floor rusty.

Offside front top shock absorber mounting area rusty.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front top shock mount.

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 15 May 2009 113,648 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Floor rusty.

Offside front top shock absorber mounting area rusty.

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Slight play in nearside front top shock mount.

Slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Fail 14 May 2009 113,643 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front anti roll bar centre bushes some play

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

offside front outer wheel arch corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack

some rear brake imbalance on limits

Fail 29 Apr 2009 113,563 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamp beam images poor

both windscreen wipers split

corrosion along offside inner sill

corrosion to both front outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside front door step outside perscribed area

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch

corrosion within tow bar mounting perscibed area but not significantly reducing tow bar strenth

play in nearside front track rod inner ball joint

rear brake application uneven

rear brake load valve piston stiff

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 24 Apr 2008 105,387 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 105,387 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2007 99,036 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 99,034 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise front antirollbar bushes perished

advise n/s/r handbrake outer casing broken

advise o/s/f tyre wearing inner eage

advise rear box has slight blow

advise slight play in n/s/f track rod end and rack

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R758 KFG is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R758 KFG, 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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R758 KFG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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