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1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S261 CAV

S261 CAV

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30/11/1998. Recorded mileage 170,081 miles. MOT valid until 16/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 16/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2496cc

S261 CAV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/02/2026
  • 170,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
80
/ 100 · Good
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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.

✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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S261 CAV Mileage History

  1. 15/02/2023160,246 mi
  2. 10/02/2024164,028 mi+3,782 mi
  3. 10/02/2024164,028 mi
  4. 08/02/2025166,799 mi+2,771 mi
  5. 09/02/2026170,081 mi+3,282 mi

Average of roughly 3,296 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

S261 CAV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (S261 CAV) between February 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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