1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R898 ACC
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/03/1998. Recorded mileage 114,210 miles. MOT valid until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2496cc
R898 ACC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/01/2026
- 114,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R898 ACC Mileage History
- 27/06/2022109,335 mi
- 13/06/2023113,959 mi+4,624 mi
- 24/11/2025114,192 mi+233 mi
- 02/01/2026114,210 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,386 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R898 ACC 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 (R898 ACC) between June 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 January 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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