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R162 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,721 mi
Last recorded80,721 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2017 80,721 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure mountings insufficient, seat loose (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear box section (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill covered with fiber glass (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens oxidised (1.7.5a)

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure mountings insufficient, seat loose (6.2.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe heavily corroded/pitted. Advise replacement soon (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside pipes corroded/pitted. Advise replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily worn inner faces. Advise replacement soon (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged one pipe kinked/corroded. Advise replacement (2.3.2)

battery clamp missing

indicator self cancel function inoperative

offside and nearside front inner sills heavily corroded/holed. Not prescribed areas

Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,993 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,885 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,622 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,987 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,167 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 64,167 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 63,114 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 62,098 miles

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

Oil leak

accident damage to front grill

accident damaged to both outer seals

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,021 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,100 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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R162 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 R162 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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R162 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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