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R747 AOA

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR747 AOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 96,466 miles

n/s front wheel arch corroded

o/s rear wheel arch corroded

rear exhaust heat shield unclipped hitting exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2009 90,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to windscreen outside swept areas

front registration plate has slight damage

n/s front inner sill panel has slight corrosion but not within a prescribed area

n/s front wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s front drivers seat has slight play

o/s front wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,709 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 85,709 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 77,522 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,165 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 71,165 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 65,568 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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R747 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R747 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 R747 AOA registered?

R747 AOA is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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