1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R835 AOL
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 1998. Recorded mileage 159,862 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R835 AOL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 159,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R835 AOL Mileage History
- 15/11/2022153,273 mi
- 16/05/2024156,958 mi+3,685 mi
- 28/05/2024156,981 mi+23 mi
- 01/10/2025159,860 mi+2,879 mi
- 14/10/2025159,862 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,262 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R835 AOL 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 (R835 AOL) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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