1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R282 BBK
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 85,395 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R282 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2026
- 85,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R282 BBK Mileage History
- 22/02/202479,975 mi
- 04/03/202583,393 mi+3,418 mi
- 04/03/202583,393 mi
- 04/03/202685,393 mi+2,000 mi
- 07/03/202685,395 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,661 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R282 BBK MOT History
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 1998 Ford Transit (R282 BBK) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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