1998 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · S96 RMB
1998 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/08/1998. Recorded mileage 56,739 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,739 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
S96 RMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2025
- 56,739 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
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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S96 RMB Mileage History
- 29/04/202254,141 mi
- 01/06/202254,146 mi+5 mi
- 04/07/202355,469 mi+1,323 mi
- 24/07/202455,975 mi+506 mi
- 22/07/202556,739 mi+764 mi
Average of roughly 804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S96 RMB 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 (S96 RMB) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 July 2025 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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