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A12 LEP

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LEP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 139,301 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 139,301 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 121,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 121,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 104,681 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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A12 LEP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow 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 A12 LEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 LEP?

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What year was A12 LEP registered?

A12 LEP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A12 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 LEP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A12 LEP have outstanding finance?

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