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C8 EWW

1998 Ford Transit

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

194,988 mi
Last recorded194,988 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 EWW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 194,988 miles

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

steering rack is damp

Fail 5 Jul 2025 194,968 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering rack is damp

Pass 5 Jul 2024 193,479 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 190,349 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 188,712 miles

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

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

all welding repairs heavly covered with sealer

exhaust flexi pipe is worn

Pass 3 Jul 2021 187,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 185,674 miles

Exhaust corroded

Light corrosion to underside

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 183,797 miles

both front inner wings corroding

both rear light lenses cracked.

corroding round passenger seat mounting

exhaust corroding

front anti roll bar rubbers perishing

front steel part of front flexis have been greased

power steering pipes have been greased

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 14 Sep 2016 183,793 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

both front inner wings corroding

both rear light lenses cracked.

corroding round passenger seat mounting

exhaust corroding

front anti roll bar rubbers perishing

front steel part of front flexis have been greased

power steering pipes have been greased

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jul 2015 180,851 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2014 178,427 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2014 178,418 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 176,045 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 173,359 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 171,004 miles

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

n/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2010 168,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 168,056 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 164,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 164,210 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 161,694 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 161,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 157,237 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 152,098 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 147,654 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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C8 EWW is a 1998 Ford Transit in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C8 EWW, 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

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What year was C8 EWW registered?

C8 EWW is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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