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DAE 7E

1998 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

30,293 mi
Last recorded30,293 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAE 7E
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 9 Jan 2026 30,293 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 28,351 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 27,431 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 27,103 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 27,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 27,045 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,797 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2018 26,606 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 26,584 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,458 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 26,159 miles

slight cracking rear tyres

Pass 24 May 2013 25,951 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Offside rear tyre slightly cracked.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,079 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 23,783 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,447 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 23,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 22,865 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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DAE 7E is a 1998 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DAE 7E, 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 DAE 7E?

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What year was DAE 7E registered?

DAE 7E is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is DAE 7E safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAE 7E shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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