1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R450 HNY
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 126,872 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,872 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R450 HNY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2007
- 126,872 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R450 HNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R450 HNY) between April 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
R450 HNY Mileage History
- 13/04/2006121,474 mi
- 04/04/2007126,872 mi+5,398 mi
Average of roughly 5,541 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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