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1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R993 GNO

R993 GNO

1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20/05/1998. Recorded mileage 151,516 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1998 · Reading
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
151,516 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
No test records found
Tax Status
Check Tax
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
2496cc

R993 GNO Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 23/11/2021
  • 151,516 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
! Older vehicle
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R993 GNO Mileage History

  1. 08/02/2006133,957 mi
  2. 01/11/2006136,438 mi+2,481 mi
  3. 08/09/2008137,167 mi+729 mi
  4. 11/09/2008137,182 mi+15 mi
  5. 08/10/2009138,503 mi+1,321 mi
  6. 07/10/2010141,053 mi+2,550 mi
  7. 05/10/2011141,943 mi+890 mi
  8. 29/10/2012143,250 mi+1,307 mi
  9. 23/10/2013143,955 mi+705 mi
  10. 24/10/2014144,897 mi+942 mi
  11. 27/10/2014145,001 mi+104 mi
  12. 07/10/2015146,255 mi+1,254 mi
  13. 27/10/2016147,162 mi+907 mi
  14. 09/11/2016147,190 mi+28 mi
  15. 17/10/2017148,189 mi+999 mi
  16. 01/11/2018148,933 mi+744 mi
  17. 24/10/2019149,486 mi+553 mi
  18. 22/10/2020150,161 mi+675 mi
  19. 23/11/2021151,516 mi+1,355 mi

Average of roughly 1,112 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R993 GNO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 05:30
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Transit (R993 GNO) between February 2006 and November 2021.

The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 23 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 27 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill corroded ”.

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