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R133 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 110,384 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front propshaft mounting worn.

Various corrosion around vehicle structure & body.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Various pipes & hoses under bonnet tapped.

Fail 6 Jul 2009 110,384 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front propshaft mounting worn.

Various corrosion around vehicle structure & body.

Various metal brake pipes corroding.

Various pipes & hoses under bonnet tapped.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 100,809 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Ignition key worn in fob.

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

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

Various damage around vehicle.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,455 miles

Both rear tyres worn to ware bands & N/S/R has cut in sidewall (195x14 8ply).

N/S side door damaged.

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

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

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

Tempory fuel cap fitted.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 80,315 miles

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

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

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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R133 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R133 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 R133 AOL registered?

R133 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 May 1998.

Is R133 AOL safe to buy?

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