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N9 EJL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 EJL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,484 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 71,755 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 70,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 68,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 66,666 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 64,833 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,932 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 61,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 57,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 54,921 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,538 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 49,029 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 48,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 46,693 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 44,055 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 40,732 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,530 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 35,046 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,237 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 30,715 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 27,028 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,034 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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N9 EJL 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 95.5%.

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 N9 EJL, 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 N9 EJL registered?

N9 EJL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is N9 EJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N9 EJL shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N9 EJL have outstanding finance?

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