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H18 DDF

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,579 mi
Last recorded48,579 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 DDF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 48,579 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 48,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 47,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,583 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 44,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,922 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 42,901 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust system snapped + multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 40,029 miles

slight corrosion holes on exhaust tail pipe

Pass 23 Feb 2016 37,814 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 35,713 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 33,037 miles

o/s rear tyre inner side wall slightly perished.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 31,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,292 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 26,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,221 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 25,221 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 23,270 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2007 19,941 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,979 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 17,376 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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H18 DDF 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 86.4%.

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 H18 DDF, 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 H18 DDF registered?

H18 DDF is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is H18 DDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H18 DDF shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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