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R129 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,726 mi
Last recorded127,726 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 127,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under vehicle corroded but not excessive

Fail 21 Jun 2013 127,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

under vehicle corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Jun 2012 124,162 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 124,162 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 119,535 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 119,535 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,763 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 114,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 109,797 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 109,797 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 103,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 103,743 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 98,342 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 91,534 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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R129 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R129 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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R129 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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