
Ford Transit
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,496 cc
R298 BWSMOT history
R298 BWS is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 277,542 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 277,542 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,052 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R298 BWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Transit
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,496 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Mar 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R298 BWS was last recorded at 277,542 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 277,542 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,052 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 277,542 miles
- 2023 – 277,039 miles
- 2014 – 271,295 miles
- 2010 – 268,121 miles
- 2009 – 265,520 miles
- 2006 – 258,118 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/ osf chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop frontmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
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.
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor7 MOTs, 2018–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2023
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass277,542 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 277,542 miles
- Test number
- 774147403160
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/ osf chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop frontmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail277,542 miles (+503)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,542 miles
- Test number
- 770414320161
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/ osf chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop frontmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rearmost joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass277,039 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 277,039 miles
- Test number
- 593489248004
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail277,039 km (+236)1 dangerous3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,039 km
- Test number
- 765406216414
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass276,803 km2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 276,803 km
- Test number
- 404968813492
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail276,803 km (+444)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 276,803 km
- Test number
- 172854927393
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass276,359 km (+894)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 276,359 km
- Test number
- 853902847723
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass275,465 km (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 275,465 km
- Test number
- 496136293700
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail275,464 km (+1,022)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,464 km
- Test number
- 658221026277
- MajorNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rubbing chassis (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass274,442 km1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 274,442 km
- Test number
- 548903774164
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Fail274,442 km (+223)2 dangerous7 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,442 km
- Test number
- 591664728981
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sideboard (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Pass274,219 km (+424)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 274,219 km
- Test number
- 914176812517
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive poss tipper ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass273,795 km (+896)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 273,795 km
- Test number
- 846636363117
- AdvisoryFront Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak tipper ram
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 spring eye (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Propshaft universal joint worn
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass272,899 km (+864)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 272,899 km
- Test number
- 291457933234
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both load valve to hoses (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryLeaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement all 4 spring eye (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOil leak tipper ram
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass272,035 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 272,035 km
- Test number
- 857561019668
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear of springs (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear of spring (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in n/s inner rack tie rod
- AdvisorySlight play in rear u/j
Pass271,295 miles7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 271,295 miles
- Test number
- 599222034284
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Fail271,251 km (+390)7 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 271,251 km
- Test number
- 629252014225
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteN/s/r inner tyre flat
Pass270,861 km (+436)8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 270,861 km
- Test number
- 825737103222
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass270,425 km3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 270,425 km
- Test number
- 289619802245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteN/s step area corroded
Fail270,425 km (+1,010)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,425 km
- Test number
- 786236702287
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
- NoteN/s step area corroded
Pass269,415 km1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 269,415 km
- Test number
- 636482101290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteN/s/f step area corroded
- NoteO/s/r tyre cut to outer side wall
Fail269,415 km5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,415 km
- Test number
- 559924891161
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteN/s/f step area corroded
- NoteO/s/r tyre cut to outer side wall
Pass268,121 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 268,121 miles
- Test number
- 990069600245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail268,121 miles (+2,601)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,121 miles
- Test number
- 573547000278
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass265,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 265,520 miles
- Test number
- 964555299149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass262,724 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 262,724 km
- Test number
- 314360908406
- NoteO/S/Front And N/S/Front seat belts marked
Fail262,724 km (+2,509)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,724 km
- Test number
- 803580008200
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteO/S/Front And N/S/Front seat belts marked
Pass260,215 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 260,215 km
- Test number
- 140258107288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass258,118 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 258,118 miles
- Test number
- 740138506226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R298 BWS
- Does R298 BWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R298 BWS expired on 9 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R298 BWS?
- The MOT on R298 BWS expired on 9 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R298 BWS done?
- R298 BWS was recorded at 277,542 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 1,052 miles a year.
- Has R298 BWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R298 BWS has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on R298 BWS 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 R298 BWS find?
- R298 BWS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nsf/ osf chassis legs corroded; rear prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop frontmost joint, and 2 more.
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