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P7 OEV

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,485 mi
Last recorded45,485 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 OEV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 45,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 45,318 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 45,316 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 45,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 44,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 42,107 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 40,358 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 38,173 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,559 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 36,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 35,704 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 31,342 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 28,967 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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P7 OEV is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P7 OEV, 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 P7 OEV registered?

P7 OEV is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is P7 OEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 OEV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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