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R744 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,518 mi
Last recorded102,518 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2011 102,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 102,518 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2010 97,652 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r inner seals corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2010 97,652 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f o/s/r inner seals corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2009 93,893 miles

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

both inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 93,893 miles

both inner front wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 81,995 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 76,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 71,114 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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R744 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R744 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 R744 AOA registered?

R744 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R744 AOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 AOA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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