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R766 KYG

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,986 mi
Last recorded122,986 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 KYG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2007 122,986 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 122,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 112,806 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 112,806 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre prop mounting worn

initial corrosion to both front flexible brake hose ferrules and rear axle brake pipes dry

initial movement to both front antiroll bar mounting bushes

initial movement to o/s/f wheel bearing

o/s/f indicator unit poorly fitted

parkbrake lever has initial side movement and travel requires adjusting

Pass 13 Dec 2005 101,379 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 101,180 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R766 KYG is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R766 KYG, 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 R766 KYG registered?

R766 KYG is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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