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R779 KFT

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 KFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 123,000 miles

all four wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

chassis rails very rusty but not holed

under side of vehicle very rusty but not holed

Fail 12 Feb 2011 123,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

chassis rails very rusty but not holed

under side of vehicle very rusty but not holed

Pass 29 Jan 2010 124,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 123,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 122,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 121,630 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2006 141,436 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

BUMPER END CAP MISSING N/S/R.

Battery insecure

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S MIRROR BACK MISSING.

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 132,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 132,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

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

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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R779 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R779 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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R779 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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