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A18 GCF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 GCF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 84,609 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 84,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 77,188 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 77,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,586 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,225 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 58,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 58,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

1, BODY WORK TATTY.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 51,904 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 51,904 miles

Lower Brake lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear o/s Bumper insecure due to accident damage

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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A18 GCF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A18 GCF, 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 A18 GCF registered?

A18 GCF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is A18 GCF safe to buy?

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