1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R861 FHJ
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 345,233 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 345,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R861 FHJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2024
- 345,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
R861 FHJ Mileage History
- 03/08/2022341,708 mi
- 28/08/2024345,233 mi+3,525 mi
Average of roughly 1,703 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R861 FHJ 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 (R861 FHJ) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (R861 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as R861FHJ.
YAMAHA
SR125
HARLEY DAVIDSON
STREET FIGHTER
VOLVO
V70
MAZDA
MX-5
VOLVO
V70
NISSAN
MICRA
TOYOTA
AVENSIS
MITSUBISHI
L200
VOLVO
900 Series
SUZUKI
600
TOYOTA
LANDCRUISER
TOYOTA
MR2
FORD TRANSIT Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 1998 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.