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P888 GSM

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,202 mi
Last recorded224,202 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 GSM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 224,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 222,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 220,887 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis to cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 217,583 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 214,444 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 212,284 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 209,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 209,047 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 208,630 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 208,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) does not have it's size marked on at least one sidewall (4.1.B.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LOW

Pass 22 Aug 2012 205,769 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 205,764 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 204,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front brake discs badly corroded

parking brake passed as both wheels locked vehicle presented for test as a bare chassis cab with no body fitted at all

Pass 15 Oct 2010 204,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 204,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 204,327 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 204,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 182,562 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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P888 GSM is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P888 GSM, 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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P888 GSM is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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