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R783 KWO

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 KWO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2011 161,069 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 161,069 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 156,577 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advise general corrosion throught out vehicle including sills and rear crossmember but not within 30 cm of a load bearing point

Fail 23 Mar 2010 156,546 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

advise general corrosion throught out vehicle including sills and rear crossmember but not within 30 cm of a load bearing point

Pass 30 Mar 2009 152,711 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 152,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 145,469 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 145,431 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 139,346 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 139,346 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front steering racks slightly play

Pass 17 Jan 2006 132,639 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 132,639 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

off side rear outer sill getting corrosion

oil leak

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 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KWO, 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 KWO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1998.

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