Foden Unknown (1998)
1998 Foden Unknown
CarHunch is tracking 734 1998 Foden Unknown vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
These 1998 Fodens are commercial vehicles in severe decline: only 10% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. With no vehicles recording dangerous defects and zero average failures or advisories across 734 tested, the data suggests these trucks either aren't reaching test centres anymore or are being retired before they accumulate serious safety issues.
At nearly 411,000 miles median, these are heavily worked commercial assets well past their economic life. If you're considering one, expect it to need significant work to pass MOT—the 10% pass rate reflects the gruelling operational history typical of working Fodens, not hidden defects, so budget for restoration rather than assuming hidden problems.
We have 734 1998 Foden Unknown vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1998 Foden Unknown
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 733 | 0.1% | 0 |
| Steam (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1998 Foden Unknown vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1998 Foden Unknown vehicles fall between 410,925 and 410,925 miles.
Most Common MOT Issues — 1998 Foden Unknown
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1998. Counts include advisories and failures.
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