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R758 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

188,966 mi
Last recorded188,966 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 AWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 188,966 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 179,911 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 172,833 miles

all brake pipes and underside undersealed

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked but intact

light engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2013 161,449 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 149,735 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 139,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 139,792 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 136,101 miles

Rear underbody slight corrosion

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 136,101 miles

Rear underbody slight corrosion

Pass 19 Oct 2009 130,460 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 130,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 126,359 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 122,922 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 122,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 117,791 miles

Water ingress to near side front head light.Crack to lower near side front corner of windscreen.Off sdide rear outer tyre low on 2m/m

Fail 16 Oct 2006 117,780 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Water ingress to near side head light unit.Small crack to near side lower front corner of windscreen. Off side rea\r outer tyre low at 2m/m.

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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R758 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R758 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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What year was R758 AWS registered?

R758 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R758 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 AWS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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