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R156 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,515 mi
Last recorded122,515 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 May 2018 122,515 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Sill (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Tipper body is heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2017 119,533 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEEDS LENS POLISHED OR REPLACED. VIRTUALLY NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNT POINT (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS NEEDS POLISH OR REPLACE. VIRTUALLY NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AT ALL SPRING HANGER MOUNT POINTS (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2017 119,524 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEEDS LENS POLISHED OR REPLACED. VIRTUALLY NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNT POINT (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced LENS NEEDS POLISH OR REPLACE. VIRTUALLY NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion AT ALL SPRING HANGER MOUNT POINTS (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2016 116,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

osr inner tyre wall badly cracked

Fail 10 May 2016 116,058 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

osr inner tyre wall badly cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 111,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 111,575 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 106,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 101,551 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 97,079 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 97,063 miles

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 91,551 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 86,142 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,517 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 75,321 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 69,212 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,810 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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R156 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R156 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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R156 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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