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R163 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,034 mi
Last recorded125,034 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 125,034 miles

underbody/chassis corroding all over

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all spring eye bushes perishing

propshaft bearing weak

rear shocker bushes weak

Fail 21 Jan 2021 125,030 miles

Central Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

all spring eye bushes perishing

propshaft bearing weak

rear shocker bushes weak

underbody/chassis corroding all over

Pass 19 Jul 2019 122,166 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake disks corroded

leaf spring bushes perishing/splitting

underbody corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 122,162 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner door step/chassis. all marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower inner door step/chassis. all marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake disks corroded

leaf spring bushes perishing/splitting

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,709 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all rear leaf spring bushes perishing

headlight lenses cloudy

previous welded repairs, all covered in underseal

underbody corroded in various places

Fail 8 Jun 2018 120,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor in front of fuel tank (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all rear leaf spring bushes perishing

headlight lenses cloudy

previous welded repairs, all covered in underseal

underbody corroded in various places

Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,965 miles

all rear spring eye bushes perishing

front brake disks heavily corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside lower sill holed

underbody corroded

welded repairs covered in underseal

Fail 13 Jun 2017 119,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, inner and outer (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner door step and outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear spring eye bushes perishing

front brake disks heavily corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

nearside front inner arch corroded

nearside lower sill holed

underbody corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 118,108 miles

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

all rear leaf spring eye bushes perishing and swollen

lower inner door steps corroded (non-structural)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 7 Jun 2016 118,108 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings handbrake mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

all rear leaf spring eye bushes perishing and swollen

lower inner door steps corroded (non-structural)

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside seat belt buckle casing damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2015 118,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake disks corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 118,093 miles

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

front brake disks corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2015 118,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

brake disks corroded

offside inner rear tyre on the legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2014 117,978 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

inner and outer steps corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 117,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

inner and outer steps corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 109,782 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 109,782 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine leaking coolant and oil

front brake discs corroded

front inner and outer wings corroded

nearside rear brakes slight binding

offside wiper blade split ends

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine leaking coolant and oil

front brake discs corroded

front inner and outer wings corroded

nearside rear brakes slight binding

offside wiper blade split ends

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 91,234 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 91,234 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2010 91,158 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

1.o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge 2.front propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 30 Nov 2009 85,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,403 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 74,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 69,632 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 62,331 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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R163 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R163 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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R163 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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