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1987 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · E198 UWL

E198 UWL

1987 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 04/08/1987. Recorded mileage 74,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1987
Engine
2496cc

E198 UWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
  • 74,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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E198 UWL Mileage History

  1. 23/06/202258,910 mi
  2. 20/07/202364,045 mi+5,135 mi
  3. 03/07/202468,933 mi+4,888 mi
  4. 15/07/202574,016 mi+5,083 mi
  5. 23/07/202574,165 mi+149 mi

Average of roughly 4,947 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

E198 UWL MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 29 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Transit (E198 UWL) between June 2022 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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