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8141 EL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,267 mi
Last recorded40,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8141 EL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 40,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 39,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 36,686 miles

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 May 2024 36,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 34,847 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2023 34,816 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,775 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,869 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 33,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 32,890 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,411 miles

Corrosion on suspension

Indicator tell tale dim

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 27,820 miles

corrosion to suspension

Fail 11 May 2016 27,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x1 (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to suspension

Pass 1 Jun 2015 26,382 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake pipes slightly corroded.

centre handbrake support bracket corroded.

o.s.r brake pipe slightly corroded.

Pass 29 May 2014 24,366 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,363 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,177 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2012 24,177 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2011 24,134 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 22,459 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,923 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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8141 EL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 8141 EL, 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 8141 EL registered?

8141 EL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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