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R768 KWO

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

148,522 mi
Last recorded148,522 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 KWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,522 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 148,516 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 148,512 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 148,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 144,503 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application uneven (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 138,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2018 136,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 134,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2016 132,882 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 132,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 129,813 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

gear box oil leak

nearside front and offside front steering arms have slight play in them

Pass 8 Apr 2013 119,298 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Fail 28 Mar 2013 119,285 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 26 Mar 2012 112,782 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front steering arm has slight play in it

Pass 12 Mar 2011 108,278 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 100,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 93,660 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 93,660 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 86,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,763 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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R768 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R768 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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R768 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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