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R119 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,905 mi
Last recorded135,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2010 135,905 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front grill broken with section missing.

rear doors panels repaired with tape.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 130,045 miles

corrosion on both rear doors.

corrosion on both rear wheel arches.

front offside bumper broken and missing.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 123,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

handbrake free travel close to limits.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 123,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake free travel close to limits.

Pass 2 Aug 2007 115,816 miles

corrosion starting around wheel arches and rear doors.

footbrake and handbrake free travel close to excessive.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 2 Aug 2007 115,816 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion starting around wheel arches and rear doors.

footbrake and handbrake free travel close to excessive.

front number plate damaged.

Fail 26 Jul 2006 109,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Jul 2006 109,215 miles

play in offside front wheel bearing

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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R119 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R119 AOL, 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 R119 AOL registered?

R119 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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