1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R386 BND
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 196,393 miles. MOT expired on 23 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,393 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R386 BND Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2024
- 196,393 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (100 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R386 BND MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R386 BND) between December 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (100 issues), Suspension (51 issues), Brakes (43 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Steering (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 156 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: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)”; “Offside Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)”.
R386 BND Mileage History
- 30/12/2006135,530 mi
- 08/01/2007135,532 mi+2 mi
- 09/01/2008142,670 mi+7,138 mi
- 30/12/2008153,320 mi+10,650 mi
- 30/12/2008153,320 mi
- 04/01/2010162,930 mi+9,610 mi
- 04/01/2010162,930 mi
- 05/01/2011174,454 mi+11,524 mi
- 06/01/2011174,463 mi+9 mi
- 06/09/2011178,585 mi+4,122 mi
- 29/08/2012180,908 mi+2,323 mi
- 21/12/2012180,920 mi+12 mi
- 21/12/2012180,933 mi+13 mi
- 18/11/2013181,373 mi+440 mi
- 20/11/2013181,392 mi+19 mi
- 13/11/2014183,257 mi+1,865 mi
- 28/03/2015183,299 mi+42 mi
- 24/04/2017189,838 mi+6,539 mi
- 09/05/2017189,857 mi+19 mi
- 23/02/2021191,284 mi+1,427 mi
- 12/04/2022193,709 mi+2,425 mi
- 18/04/2023195,356 mi+1,647 mi
- 25/04/2024196,393 mi+1,037 mi
Average of roughly 3,514 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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