MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,301 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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A8 FLE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 A8 FLE, 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 A8 FLE registered?
A8 FLE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A8 FLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for A8 FLE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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