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R757 AUK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

151,877 mi
Last recorded151,877 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 AUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 151,877 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 140,269 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2008 128,118 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

ign switch detatched

rear no plate damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2008 128,118 miles

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

ign switch detatched

rear no plate damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2007 113,528 miles

1 n/s body bolt loose

Rear mudguard insecure

wiperblades has a small split

Pass 15 Jun 2006 96,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2005 80,460 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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R757 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White 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 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

R757 AUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R757 AUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R757 AUK 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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