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R762 KWO

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

173,971 mi
Last recorded173,971 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR762 KWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2012 173,971 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2011 171,405 miles

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

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

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

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

both front brake pipes to hoses slight corrosion

offside and nearside inner sills covered in under seal

offside front door step begging to corrode

power steering pipe has slight corrosion to rack

Pass 1 Nov 2010 170,814 miles

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

offside & neartside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2009 169,302 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 167,876 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 163,819 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON O/S/MIDDLE PANEL UNDERNEATH

Pass 25 Mar 2006 159,713 miles

slight movement in front antirole bar bushes

Fail 14 Mar 2006 159,651 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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R762 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R762 KWO, 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 R762 KWO registered?

R762 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R762 KWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R762 KWO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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