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R778 ENO

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

251,872 mi
Last recorded251,872 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 ENO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 251,872 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 250,141 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 250,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 249,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 249,057 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly lazy.

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 248,488 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOLT LOOSE (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear BRAKE LAZY

Pass 18 Aug 2020 247,746 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 245,652 miles

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

Rear gearbox mounting worn.

Pass 30 Jul 2018 243,461 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides of rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and top of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 241,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 238,927 miles

Nearside rear brake efficiency just within test requirements.

Rear crossmember corroded.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 236,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 235,290 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs splitting

Nearside front brake slight bind

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 235,279 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside and Offside rear chassis legs splitting

Nearside front brake slight bind

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 234,293 miles

Battery insecure.

Front tyres worn on edges.

Minor corrosion throughout.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Nearside rear outer tyre flat.

Side marker lamps not working.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 234,226 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 232,749 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 232,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 230,170 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 227,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 25 May 2006 216,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2006 216,665 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R778 ENO 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 81.8%.

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 R778 ENO, 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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R778 ENO is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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