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1998 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,322 mi
Last recorded59,322 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 OBP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 59,322 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 59,111 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,071 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,990 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,851 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre cross member at fuel tank ( chalked in yellow ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 57,585 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Apr 2022 57,583 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member , side of chassis leg(chalked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at lower belt mount chalked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front cross member at either side of chassis leg (chalked in yellow) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside front inner arch under headlight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Oct 2020 56,898 miles

Lower sections of the vehicle covered in underseal

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 55,623 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 55,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 54,588 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 53,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front inner arch

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 52,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,570 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 46,274 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,378 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

pitting to front brake discs just servicable

rear brakes just coming on and off at about the same rate

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,036 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,222 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 34,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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39 OBP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 39 OBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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39 OBP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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