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R771 KFT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

205,093 mi
Last recorded205,093 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 KFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 205,093 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 203,254 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 202,573 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

play in o/s rack and pinion inner ball joint

Pass 17 Sep 2011 200,004 miles

Propshaft component defective

play in o/s and n/s of rack and pinion

Pass 13 Sep 2010 197,660 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 197,660 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 195,125 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 190,963 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 16 Sep 2008 190,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 4 Sep 2007 185,827 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 185,827 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 179,327 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

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

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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R771 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R771 KFT, 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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R771 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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