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98-D-59591

1998 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,924 mi
Last recorded91,924 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration98-D-59591
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2025 91,924 miles

advise : both rear leaf springs worn/corroded

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 16 Jul 2024 79,371 miles

advise : surface corrosion to front and rear chassis rails

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,900 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 55,419 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 42,330 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 35,606 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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98-D-59591 is a 1998 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 98-D-59591, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 98-D-59591?

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What year was 98-D-59591 registered?

98-D-59591 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is 98-D-59591 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 98-D-59591 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 98-D-59591 have outstanding finance?

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