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R795 MNK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,731 mi
Last recorded175,731 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 MNK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2014 175,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 161,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front number plate slightly dameged

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Fail 24 Jul 2013 161,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front number plate slightly dameged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 147,721 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear whells have damb around the whell but no singh for leak

Pass 11 Aug 2011
Pass 4 Aug 2010 131,266 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 128,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 128,088 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 122,906 miles

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

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

corrosion to offside step sill

Pass 8 Jun 2007 116,719 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 111,666 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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R795 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R795 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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R795 MNK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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