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R734 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 133,518 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 117,844 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jan 2012 117,844 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 104,579 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 14 Jan 2010 93,656 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,747 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 73,354 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 73,354 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,709 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s rear hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Jan 2007 70,709 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

n/s and o/s rear hub seals leaking

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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R734 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R734 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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What year was R734 AOA registered?

R734 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R734 AOA safe to buy?

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