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R150 VOB

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,711 mi
Last recorded97,711 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 VOB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 97,711 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 94,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 91,876 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 89,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 83,075 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 81,262 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 79,850 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 78,922 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,307 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,467 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 75,461 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 73,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 72,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 69,104 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight leak n/s/r hub oil seal

Fail 12 Jul 2012 69,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

slight leak n/s/r hub oil seal

Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 66,051 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 63,000 miles

n/s/r hub slight oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2009 60,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2009 60,388 miles

both rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 15 Jul 2008 57,604 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 57,604 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,873 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R150 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R150 VOB, 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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R150 VOB is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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