1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R638 CTG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 167,650 miles. MOT expired on 02 May 2012. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 May 2012
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,650 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R638 CTG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2011
- 167,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R638 CTG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R638 CTG) between December 2005 and May 2011.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
R638 CTG Mileage History
- 19/12/2005162,833 mi
- 23/06/2006169,559 mi+6,726 mi
- 18/06/2007135,400 mi-34,159 mi
- 23/06/2008147,735 mi+12,335 mi
- 30/11/2009152,700 mi+4,965 mi
- 03/05/2011167,650 mi+14,950 mi
Average of roughly 897 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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