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R776 MNK

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,154 mi
Last recorded227,154 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 MNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2014 227,154 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

side sliding door wont open

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Nov 2012 210,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper end cap missing

taped wheel arches etc

Fail 30 Oct 2012 210,054 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bumper end cap missing

taped wheel arches etc

Pass 8 Apr 2011 192,998 miles

windscreen damaged in zone a

Pass 8 Apr 2010 179,351 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 179,274 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f and n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

o/s/r tyre cracking on inside

Pass 3 Apr 2009 168,001 miles

front windscreen cracked at top corner

Pass 23 Feb 2008 157,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 147,609 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate starting to crack

nearside rear number plate light bulb fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2006 135,371 miles

3x bulbs fitted

front number plate cracked and starting to disfigure

wiper blades splitting

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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R776 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R776 MNK, 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 R776 MNK registered?

R776 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R776 MNK safe to buy?

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