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R901 TKP

1998 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,440 mi
Last recorded98,440 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 TKP
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 98,440 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front slight play in kingpin bushes n/s o/s

Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,066 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 95,037 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Into suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 94,363 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 93,021 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 91,975 miles

n/s/r corner is corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,304 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 91,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 90,946 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 90,546 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

passanger rear door lock mechanism faulty

slight play detected at wheel

under body surface rust underside

wipers smeary

Fail 10 Aug 2017 90,522 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front door card missing

all strg joints have slight play

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2015 90,509 miles

Exhaust tailpipe missing.Replacement advised.

Minor play in steering ball joints.Grease points need refilling.

Fail 30 Jan 2015 90,509 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe missing.Replacement advised.

Minor play in steering ball joints.Grease points need refilling.

Pass 28 Jan 2014 90,304 miles

End of exhaust tailpipe missing.Repair needed.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,586 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe corroded away.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 87,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,596 miles

Play in driver's seat turntable needs attention.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 87,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 87,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,108 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

drivers swivvel seat moves but not deemed insecure

Pass 10 Feb 2006 79,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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R901 TKP is a 1998 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R901 TKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R901 TKP registered?

R901 TKP is a 1998 Ford Econoline, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is R901 TKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 TKP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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