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R778 XKW

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 XKW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2013

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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 Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,247 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wing

corrosion in rear crossmember

Pass 17 Aug 2011 90,491 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion in rear crossmember

Pass 7 Jul 2010 79,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in rear crossmember

Pass 11 Jun 2009 76,500 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 71,669 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 70,592 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 68,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R778 XKW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R778 XKW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R778 XKW registered?

R778 XKW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R778 XKW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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