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R769 YLK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,144 mi
Last recorded122,144 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 YLK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 122,144 miles

cosrrosion on front brake hose ferrels

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear bump stop missing

rear spring bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2011 122,144 miles

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

cosrrosion on front brake hose ferrels

exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

front brake discs deteriorated

offside rear bump stop missing

rear spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2010 116,123 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 116,123 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 113,657 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 113,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

cab lights not working

corrosion on rear mud wings

offside rear bump stop missing

prop-shaft centre bearing deteriorated

rear spring bushes deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2007 109,895 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 106,257 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 106,238 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pedal rubber worn

brake tank level low

handbrake cable not working properly

play at nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2005 101,336 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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R769 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R769 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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R769 YLK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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