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R131 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,621 mi
Last recorded129,621 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 129,621 miles

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg extension

excessive play in rack offside

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r outer tyre low tread

offside centre chassis corroded

rear spring eye bushes badly deteriorated

tank strap corroded

tow bar socket temporary fixed on

Fail 18 Nov 2015 129,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no patterns maybe due to lense condition (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to o/s/f chassis leg extension

excessive play in rack offside

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/r outer tyre low tread

offside centre chassis corroded

rear spring eye bushes badly deteriorated

tank strap corroded

tow bar socket temporary fixed on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 127,179 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 127,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

nearside inner step corroded

offside inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 124,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 112,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 109,721 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

altinator belt cracking

front brake discs corroded,

front number plate damaged and secured with parcel tape.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 109,719 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

altinator belt cracking

front brake discs corroded,

front number plate damaged and secured with parcel tape.

Fail 4 Feb 2011 104,363 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front upper side lamp inoperative

Pass 4 Feb 2011 104,363 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front upper side lamp inoperative

Pass 23 Mar 2010 100,488 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 100,457 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion under n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 16 Mar 2009 88,502 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 88,454 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,181 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,204 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 64,172 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,865 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 53,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R131 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R131 AOA, 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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R131 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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