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R115 SMJ

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,561 mi
Last recorded87,561 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 87,561 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 87,561 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 84,278 miles

outer and under body and chassis getting rusty and weak in places

Fail 19 Nov 2009 84,278 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

outer and under body and chassis getting rusty and weak in places

Pass 13 Dec 2008 81,706 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 81,706 miles

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,475 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 74,552 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 70,994 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 70,994 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R115 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R115 SMJ, 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 R115 SMJ registered?

R115 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R115 SMJ safe to buy?

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