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R766 YLK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

116,488 mi
Last recorded116,488 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2013 116,488 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 116,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

differential slight oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,321 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 99,855 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,246 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Propshaft component defective

offside front tyre as a cut on outside wall.

Fail 16 Jan 2009 95,236 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

offside rear outer tyre wall kerb damage.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,971 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 16 Aug 2006 89,354 miles

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 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White 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 R766 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

R766 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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