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R757 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,308 mi
Last recorded179,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 179,308 miles

195/70/15 - 104/102 tyres fitted to front - 185r15 103/102 tyres fitted to rear

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

coolant below minimum

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner arch

indicator self cancel not working

large hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner arch

nearside front and offside front wings holed by corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear mud flaps damaged

nearside rear outer tyre has nail in tread

offside front outer sill holed by corrosion

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside rear inner tyre perished and has nail in tread

offside rear outer tyre perished, damage to outer sidewall and has nail in tread

offside rear outer wheel outer rim damaged

slight damage to front registration plate

suspect offside rear axle oil seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2015 179,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

195/70/15 - 104/102 tyres fitted to front - 185r15 103/102 tyres fitted to rear

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

coolant below minimum

hole caused by corrosion in offside front inner arch

indicator self cancel not working

large hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner arch

nearside front and offside front wings holed by corrosion

nearside rear and offside rear mud flaps damaged

nearside rear outer tyre has nail in tread

nearside wiper blade split at ends

offside front outer sill holed by corrosion

offside front seatbelt twisted

offside rear inner tyre perished and has nail in tread

offside rear outer tyre perished, damage to outer sidewall and has nail in tread

offside rear outer wheel outer rim damaged

slight damage to front registration plate

suspect offside rear axle oil seal leaking

unable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washers

Pass 26 Jun 2014 179,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front registration plate cracked

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner sill/arch

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front wing

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre valve stem perished

offside rear outer wheel outer rim damaged slightly

offside rear shock absorber lower bush starting to unbond

rear light bar bent offside rear lights pointing down slightly

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear outer tyre

Fail 25 Jun 2014 179,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) does not have it's size marked on at least one sidewall (4.1.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

front registration plate cracked

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front inner sill/arch

hole caused by corrosion in nearside front wing

nearside and offside front wheel arches corroded

offside front tyre valve stem perished

offside rear outer wheel outer rim damaged slightly

offside rear shock absorber lower bush starting to unbond

rear light bar bent offside rear lights pointing down slightly

slight damage to outer sidewall of offside rear outer tyre

uable to test effectiveness of wipers due to no washwers

Pass 27 Jun 2013 179,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2013 179,308 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 179,308 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 179,308 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 179,308 miles

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

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

prop centre joint badly worn

Fail 17 Jun 2011 179,308 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

prop centre joint badly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2010 179,308 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 179,308 miles

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

Engine has an oil leak

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Underside of vehicle quite rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2009 179,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 173,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 167,395 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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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R757 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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