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A15 AAM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,747 mi
Last recorded142,747 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 AAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2007 142,747 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 142,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 123,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 123,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 108,451 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 108,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A15 AAM is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A15 AAM, 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 A15 AAM registered?

A15 AAM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 October 1998.

Is A15 AAM safe to buy?

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