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R764 KAE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,663 mi
Last recorded44,663 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 KAE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 44,663 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 43,790 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,140 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 42,118 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% lamp damaged o/s/r (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 18 May 2016 40,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 May 2015 38,902 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2015 38,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 38,267 miles

corrosion starting around offside and nearside front shock absorber top mountings (under inner wings)

general corrosion bodywork

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

slight blow front exhaust

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Fail 19 May 2014 38,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

corrosion starting around offside and nearside front shock absorber top mountings (under inner wings)

general corrosion bodywork

nearside front tyre bald outside edge

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

slight blow front exhaust

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Pass 21 May 2013 35,466 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion starting all over bodywork

nearside and offside front brake hose/pipe corroding

nearside and offside sill steps corroded (not within prescribed area)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 20 May 2013 35,466 miles

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

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD OUTSIDE EDGE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD INSIDE EDGE

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

general corrosion starting all over bodywork

nearside and offside front brake hose/pipe corroding

nearside and offside sill steps corroded (not within prescribed area)

power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2012 33,949 miles

cannot see condition of brake pads through wheels

corrosion starting around nearside and offside front shock absorber top mountings

exhaust starting to corrode and slight blow

general body corrosion

nearside and offside front brake pipes (end of hoses) starting to corrode

nearside door sill step starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear low inside edge

offside sill underside vehicle corroded not within prescribed area

rear bumpers end caps missing offside

slight damage drivers door mirror unit and glass

slight fluctuation offside front brake

Fail 6 Jun 2011 33,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside and offside rear and nearside front wheel arches starting to corrode

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear and nearside front wheel arches starting to corrode

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Pass 27 May 2010 32,047 miles

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

slight fluctuation nearside rear brake

Pass 28 May 2009 31,205 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 May 2009 31,205 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 30,264 miles

passenger door mirror glass slightly damaged

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Fail 29 May 2008 30,264 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear light lens damaged (not showing white light)

passenger door mirror glass slightly damaged

slight damage drivers door mirror glass

Pass 18 May 2007 27,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 26,683 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades starting to split

surface corrosion metal part of front brake hoses

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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R764 KAE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R764 KAE, 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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R764 KAE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 June 1998.

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