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R98 KFL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 KFL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 89,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 89,999 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 89,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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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R98 KFL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R98 KFL, 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 R98 KFL registered?

R98 KFL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R98 KFL safe to buy?

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