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R736 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

295,476 mi
Last recorded295,476 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR736 AWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 295,476 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside cross member and chassis (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to front cross member and inner front wheel arches

engine oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Fail 14 Dec 2017 295,459 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod ball joint (split pin missing) (2.2.C.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside outer door sill (as marked) (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside cross member and chassis (5.2.6)

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

corrosion to front cross member and inner front wheel arches

engine oil leak

offside rear light lens damaged

slight wear to brake pedal rubber

Pass 29 Nov 2016 286,201 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 266,959 miles

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Offside rear tyres low

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have play

Steering rack damp close to excessive

chassis rails, sills and front cross member corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2015 266,846 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Both offside rear tyre tread depths worn low

Corrossion to front cross member

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have play

Steering rack damp close to excessive

corrossion to chassis rails and sills

Pass 22 Sep 2014 259,145 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f and front cross membre undersealed

various parts of chassis slightly corroded

Fail 12 May 2014 259,119 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 May 2013 253,482 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 253,475 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside doorstep/wheelarch corroded

offside front wheelarch corroded

underside rusty in places

Pass 11 Apr 2012 247,441 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2011 244,012 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 244,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 238,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 236,542 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 234,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 221,374 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 198,926 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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R736 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in Silver 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 R736 AWS, 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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R736 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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