1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R990 OHY
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 285,219 miles. MOT expired on 13 Aug 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Aug 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 285,219 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R990 OHY Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2007
- 285,219 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R990 OHY Mileage History
- 27/02/2006278,271 mi
- 10/03/200627,830 mi-250,441 mi
- 24/03/200627,835 mi+5 mi
- 02/08/2007284,194 mi+256,359 mi
- 06/08/2007285,036 mi+842 mi
- 14/08/2007285,219 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 4,759 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R990 OHY 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 (R990 OHY) between February 2006 and August 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)”.
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