1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R836 DBD
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 88,459 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,459 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
R836 DBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2009
- 88,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R836 DBD Mileage History
- 03/03/2007735,530 mi
- 27/02/200878,595 mi-656,935 mi
- 27/02/200878,596 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/200988,408 mi+9,812 mi
- 04/03/200988,459 mi+51 mi
Average of roughly -322,892 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R836 DBD MOT History
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 (R836 DBD) between March 2007 and March 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)”; “Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)”.
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