1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R29 VUK
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 149,086 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2013.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,086 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R29 VUK Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2012
- 149,086 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R29 VUK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R29 VUK) between October 2005 and February 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 February 2012 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: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
R29 VUK Mileage History
- 19/10/200576,021 mi
- 10/11/200680,892 mi+4,871 mi
- 16/11/200790,047 mi+9,155 mi
- 18/10/200893,814 mi+3,767 mi
- 14/11/2009101,938 mi+8,124 mi
- 16/12/2010119,584 mi+17,646 mi
- 16/02/2012149,086 mi+29,502 mi
Average of roughly 11,546 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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