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R764 KWO

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,930 mi
Last recorded140,930 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 KWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 140,930 miles

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 9 Oct 2007 140,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

both front wheel arches starting to corrode

nearside rear bumper end cap starting to come away from body

offside front grill broken

Pass 27 Oct 2006 134,364 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 134,356 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

drivers seat ripped

o/s battery insecure

slight lean to n/s

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 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R764 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R764 KWO registered?

R764 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 July 1998.

Is R764 KWO safe to buy?

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