1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R830 DPU
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 147,716 miles. MOT expired on 26 Feb 2009.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Feb 2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Jun 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R830 DPU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/02/2008
- 147,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R830 DPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R830 DPU) between February 2006 and February 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 February 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”.
R830 DPU Mileage History
- 07/02/2006116,266 mi
- 27/02/2007133,023 mi+16,757 mi
- 21/02/2008147,716 mi+14,693 mi
- 22/02/2008147,716 mi
Average of roughly 15,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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