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R759 AWS

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,310 mi
Last recorded124,310 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 AWS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 124,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

battery loose

brake pipes corroded

flexy hoses deteriorated

floor mat holed

handbrake cable support broken

headlights deteriorated

n/s/r hub damp

oil leak

pedal rubbers worn

play in front wheel bearings

play in rear wheel bearings

prop bearing worn

rear brakes uneven when applied

rear spring bushes worn

springs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,557 miles

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

front wheel arches corroded

handbrake high

n/s/f inner wing corroded

o/s/r marker light damaged

o/s/r tyres worn

spring eye bushes worn

Pass 2 Nov 2010 116,469 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 116,469 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 111,914 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake rod bracket broken

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2009

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

hand brake rod bracket broken

offside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2008 107,633 miles

front brake discs worn

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2008 107,633 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs worn

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Sep 2007 102,622 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 102,622 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 97,750 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 97,750 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R759 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R759 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 R759 AWS registered?

R759 AWS is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R759 AWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 AWS shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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