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Ford Transit

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,496 cc

P98 SLGMOT history

P98 SLG is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 24 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 72,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

P98 SLG white Ford Transit – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Transit, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,686 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 SLG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 SLG was last recorded at 72,686 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,686 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,686 miles
  • 2025 – 72,339 miles
  • 2024 – 71,520 miles
  • 2023 – 70,763 miles
  • 2022 – 69,177 miles
  • 2021 – 67,819 miles
  • 2019 – 63,720 miles
  • 2018 – 60,632 miles
  • 2017 – 58,081 miles
  • 2016 – 55,315 miles
  • 2015 – 51,032 miles
  • 2014 – 48,290 miles
  • 2013 – 44,491 miles
  • 2012 – 40,880 miles
  • 2011 – 38,014 miles
  • 2010 – 35,286 miles
  • 2009 – 32,001 miles
  • 2008 – 29,429 miles
  • 2007 – 27,776 miles
  • 2006 – 25,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,686 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front flexy hose mounting bracket not fixed to shock absorberRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,686 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    481575969286
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexy hose mounting bracket not fixed to shock absorber
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,686 miles (+347)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,686 miles
    Test number
    787483577837
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexy hose mounting bracket not fixed to shock absorber
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,339 miles (+819)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,339 miles
    Test number
    577062305443
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose not bolted to fixing point on shock
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear leaf spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis covered in black wax or similar

  4. Pass71,520 miles (+757)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,520 miles
    Test number
    483120574853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,763 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    369688103640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    838896007184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail69,177 miles (+1,358)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,177 miles
    Test number
    893607209329
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,819 miles (+4,099)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    67,819 miles
    Test number
    303932856782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    63,720 miles
    Test number
    224508681312
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail63,719 miles (+3,087)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    920791449245
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass60,632 miles (+2,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    60,632 miles
    Test number
    558907096649
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass58,081 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    436592082133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,080 miles (+2,765)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,080 miles
    Test number
    390792779818
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass55,315 miles (+4,283)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,315 miles
    Test number
    358069386912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  15. Pass51,032 miles (+2,742)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    915596945180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,290 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    48,290 miles
    Test number
    815732244114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,491 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,491 miles
    Test number
    705322523191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,880 miles
    Test number
    548104822136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,879 miles (+2,865)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,879 miles
    Test number
    126814322179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  20. Pass38,014 miles (+2,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,014 miles
    Test number
    309446791003
    • NoteBattery insecure

  21. Pass35,286 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,286 miles
    Test number
    253094410428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail35,285 miles (+3,284)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,285 miles
    Test number
    104933910167
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  23. Pass32,001 miles (+2,572)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    723494089097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,429 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    240595018499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass29,429 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,429 miles
    Test number
    684525218182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,776 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    344347807136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail27,774 miles (+2,053)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,774 miles
    Test number
    402004297099
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront flexible section of exhaust has temporary repair with some leakage.Battery insecure.

  28. Pass25,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,721 miles
    Test number
    372589786014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 SLG

Does P98 SLG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P98 SLG is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P98 SLG?
The MOT on P98 SLG is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P98 SLG done?
P98 SLG was recorded at 72,686 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 2,321 miles a year.
Has P98 SLG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 SLG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on P98 SLG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P98 SLG find?
P98 SLG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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