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H858 ELP

1998 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,858 mi
Last recorded178,858 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH858 ELP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 178,858 miles

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

corrosion offside rear inner arch

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 178,858 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

corrosion offside rear inner arch

Pass 3 Apr 2024 174,666 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 174,660 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mount front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 166,500 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 166,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 160,863 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 159,180 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 159,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced above crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 156,015 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 151,028 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 146,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 143,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 139,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 134,942 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 130,362 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 125,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 119,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 113,227 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 113,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 107,494 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 101,364 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 101,170 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 94,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 87,845 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 81,147 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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H858 ELP is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H858 ELP, 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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What year was H858 ELP registered?

H858 ELP is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for H858 ELP shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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