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R771 AOF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,574 mi
Last recorded153,574 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 AOF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 153,574 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Aug 2016 153,574 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2015 130,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 121,943 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 110,500 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 101,405 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 101,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,345 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 94,345 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 85,975 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 80,479 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 80,477 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (6.7.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 80,260 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,077 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 79,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,374 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKEDISC SLIGHTLY PITTED

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2006 77,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (6.1.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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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R771 AOF is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R771 AOF, 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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R771 AOF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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