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R783 KFT

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,354 mi
Last recorded184,354 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 KFT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 184,354 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

engine oil leak

n/s step underneath the vehicle corroded

n/s/r brake drum possible warpped

o/s step underneath the vehicle corroded

o/s wiper blade split

windscreen seal loose/not sealed

Fail 6 Mar 2013 184,354 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

n/s/r brake drum possible warpped

engine oil leak

n/s step underneath the vehicle corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

drivers seat base badly damaged

o/s step underneath the vehicle corroded

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r mudgaurd damaged

windscreen seal loose/not sealed

Pass 16 Mar 2012 166,490 miles

surface corrosion on front brake furrells /flexs o/s n/s

surface corrosion on main brake pipes reqs attention

Pass 17 Mar 2011 148,457 miles

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

front brake flexy ferrules corroded

o/s/f n/s/f steps badly corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2011 148,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

front brake flexy ferrules corroded

o/s/f n/s/f steps badly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 137,589 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 137,589 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2009 124,517 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 124,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 11,637 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front number plate not cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,173 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 22 Mar 2006 86,123 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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R783 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R783 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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R783 KFT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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