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R151 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2017 74,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x3 holes (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,046 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

offside front track rod end slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,147 miles

rear brake efforts slightly weak

rear brake pipe to rear hose slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2015 67,133 miles

Nearside 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)

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

rear brake efforts slightly weak

rear brake pipe to rear hose slightly corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2014 63,633 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake efforts weak

Fail 21 Mar 2014 63,625 miles

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

both front anti roll bar bushes have slight play

both front wheel bearings have slight play

rear brake efforts weak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 59,708 miles

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

nearside front top of inner arch surface corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2013 59,699 miles

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

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

nearside front top of inner arch surface corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2012 56,061 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 56,019 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,273 miles

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

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

coolent level low

Pass 29 Mar 2010 50,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch corrsion

Fail 19 Mar 2010 50,517 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f wheel arch corrsion

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,940 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 47,931 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,724 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,670 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 39,724 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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R151 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R151 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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R151 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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