MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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N/S Mirror glass insecure.
NS Steering rack boot damp but no leak seen.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Wiper blades poor.
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
N/S Mirror glass insecure.
NS Steering rack boot damp but no leak seen.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Wiper blades poor.
N/S/F steering rack gaiter is damp possibly with fluid.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp poor.
n/s/f tyre worn on edge.
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
OSR tyre has cut in tread
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Osr tyre perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
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R159 ATR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R159 ATR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R159 ATR registered?
R159 ATR is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1997.
Is R159 ATR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 ATR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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