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R792 MNK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,067 mi
Last recorded146,067 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 MNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,067 miles

Both inner and outer sill corroded

Front brake disc worn

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Unable to check front brake pads

Fail 8 Oct 2011 146,067 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both inner and outer sill corroded

Front brake disc worn

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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

Unable to check front brake pads

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,959 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 135,204 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 132,599 miles

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

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2007 123,448 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 119,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion to wheel arches and rear chassis

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2006 119,445 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to wheel arches and rear chassis

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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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R792 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R792 MNK, 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 R792 MNK registered?

R792 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 1998.

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