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R763 AOU

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,984 mi
Last recorded84,984 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 AOU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 84,984 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,511 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 83,663 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 82,426 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 81,048 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 78,436 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 76,132 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 76,098 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 76,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

corrosion o/s/f footstep

n/s/r outer door sill

slight corrosion o/s/f inner foot step

Pass 29 Jan 2016 74,685 miles

Offside Front footstep corroded

chassis both sides front to back starting to corrode in places

n/s/f inner sill corrode/ footstep corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2016 74,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing x2 (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front footstep corroded

chassis both sides front to back starting to corrode in places

n/s/f inner sill corrode/ footstep corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,803 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

battery slightly loose

both sides front and both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

n/s/f inner wing corroded and starting to corrode

n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 72,703 miles

o/s outer sills starting to corrode

o/s/r chassie starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jan 2013 71,198 miles

under body and chassie corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2013 71,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

under body and chassie corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2012 69,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r backing plate damp

Fail 17 Jan 2012 69,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides rear chassis starting to corrode

n/s/r backing plate damp

Pass 31 Jan 2011 67,349 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2011 67,347 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres wearing low

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,935 miles

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2010 64,935 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2009 63,432 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2009 63,428 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2008 60,679 miles

Oil leak

entire underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,146 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 53,183 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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R763 AOU is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R763 AOU, 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 R763 AOU registered?

R763 AOU is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R763 AOU safe to buy?

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