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528 NKJ

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration528 NKJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 65,804 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 64,496 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 64,444 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 63,793 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 63,663 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,225 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 61,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,073 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,607 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 59,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 56,473 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012
Pass 12 Jul 2011 129,675 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 129,675 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 115,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 99,309 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f sill damage

Pass 29 May 2007 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f sill damage

Pass 30 May 2006 79,485 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 79,485 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2005 77,904 miles

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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528 NKJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 528 NKJ, 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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What year was 528 NKJ registered?

528 NKJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is 528 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 528 NKJ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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