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E191 CAP

1998 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,930 mi
Last recorded84,930 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE191 CAP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 84,930 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 84,671 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 80,304 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,441 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 71,802 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,932 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 66,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust system slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

all Brake hoses has slight corrosion to ferrules

all brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,713 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 62,695 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 50,905 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,770 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,820 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 54,260 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,962 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 47,964 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,633 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,633 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 37,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 34,262 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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E191 CAP is a 1998 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E191 CAP, 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 E191 CAP registered?

E191 CAP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is E191 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E191 CAP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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