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N440 WPE

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,155 mi
Last recorded51,155 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN440 WPE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 51,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,458 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 46,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,005 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 45,760 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 44,092 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 42,198 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 42,130 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 41,142 miles

front brake disc rusty

Pass 24 May 2014 39,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 38,239 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 38,239 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front upper marker light not working

Pass 24 Aug 2012 37,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 34,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 26,908 miles

both front steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

front brake discs are lipped with slight corrosion on inner surface

Fail 14 Jul 2009 26,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front steel brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

front brake discs are lipped with slight corrosion on inner surface

Pass 9 May 2008 19,791 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 96,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 88,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 88,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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N440 WPE is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N440 WPE, 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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What year was N440 WPE registered?

N440 WPE is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is N440 WPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N440 WPE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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