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R757 AOL

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,043 mi
Last recorded102,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 AOL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2012 102,043 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 88,132 miles

brake rubber worn

os middle sill weak

Pass 28 Sep 2009 76,619 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,844 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 67,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 61,196 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

air intake hose split

offside wing mirror outer caseing missing

rear axle slightly noizey

Fail 26 Jul 2006 61,130 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

air intake hose split

offside wing mirror caseing missing

rear axle slightly noizey

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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R757 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R757 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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What year was R757 AOL registered?

R757 AOL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R757 AOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 AOL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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