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OUI 7679

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,712 mi
Last recorded90,712 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7679
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 90,712 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 89,663 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 88,750 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 88,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure the rear most centre bearing rubber mount collapsed (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 86,394 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 86,389 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 83,823 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 81,264 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 79,253 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 78,021 miles

All 4 tyres have minor cracks on the walls

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 74,786 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 74,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross Member (2.4.A.3)

Oil Leak

Prop Bearing Worn

Underbody Corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 73,970 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,842 miles

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 71,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,412 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 69,605 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 67,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 62,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,805 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 51,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,705 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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OUI 7679 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 83.3%.

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 OUI 7679, 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 OUI 7679 registered?

OUI 7679 is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is OUI 7679 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 7679 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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