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MRS 635G

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,833 mi
Last recorded191,833 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRS 635G
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 191,833 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 182,375 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 182,299 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 172,958 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 164,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 163,734 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 153,547 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 152,931 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 128,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 131,990 miles

front /rear box sections c orroded treat asap

hand/brake high close to full travel

hand/brake imbalance

poor condition underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,593 miles

hand/brake high close to limit

rear brake imbalance

stone damage o/s screen within limits t/o test

Pass 10 Jul 2009 115,570 miles

front sus corroded treat asap

n/s rear brake pipe starting to corrode treat asap

stone damage to centre screen within limits t/o /test

Pass 2 Jul 2008 103,090 miles

exhaust poor condition with slight blow

front no plate degraded

front sus p/area starting to corrode

ns/rear inner brake pipes corroded treat asap

unable to view f.discs fully

unable to view f/pads

Pass 28 Jun 2007 90,408 miles

front inner discs pitted to limit change asap unable to view pads rear brake pipes corroded treat asap exhaust in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,966 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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MRS 635G is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MRS 635G, 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 MRS 635G registered?

MRS 635G is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is MRS 635G safe to buy?

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