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R768 YLK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,771 mi
Last recorded187,771 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 YLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2008 187,771 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear seats have been removed

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

body / under body corrossion present

near side of front bumper loose

near side rear light lense damaged but still serviceable

off side front wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2007 168,599 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 168,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all rear seats have been removed

body and under body corrossion present

rear brake compensator valve slightly damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2006 151,395 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 151,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear lamps cracked

both rear shock top and bottom bushes starting to de-bond

front number plate cracked

offside front indicator lamp cracked

offside rear inner tyre worn low on inner edge

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

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 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R768 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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R768 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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