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R787 KNL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,510 mi
Last recorded94,510 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 KNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2007 94,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 86,193 miles

Oil leak

low effort recorded at o/s/r wheel when service and parking brake applied

Fail 31 Jul 2006 86,175 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2005 85,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 85,787 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.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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R787 KNL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R787 KNL, 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 R787 KNL registered?

R787 KNL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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