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J999 TUK

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

161,818 mi
Last recorded161,818 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 TUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 161,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 169,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 160,565 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 159,247 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 155,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced foot well panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by axle beam. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 149,476 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 149,476 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 148,266 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 140,543 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 134,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 126,158 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 137,100 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 136,295 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 134,045 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 134,045 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,627 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 108,404 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slighty mishaped

Pass 5 Feb 2010 108,404 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front tyre slighty mishaped

Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 77,072 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,293 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 51,124 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 51,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r outer tyre deflated

screw in o/s/f tyre tread

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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J999 TUK is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 J999 TUK, 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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J999 TUK is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 May 1998.

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