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R121 SMJ

1998 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,096 mi
Last recorded99,096 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 SMJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 99,096 miles

air intake pipe split

brake discs are worn

front bumper broken

wheelarches,sills,rear crossmember are corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2009 94,628 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

handbrake pivot linkage seizing

rear tyres are worn

wipers are worn

Pass 6 Sep 2007 90,326 miles

nearside sill,rearcrossmember andrear chassis leg are corroeded

Fail 4 Sep 2007 90,324 miles

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

nearside sill,rear crossmember and nearside rear chassis leg are corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2006 83,795 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 83,792 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R121 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R121 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 R121 SMJ registered?

R121 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R121 SMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 SMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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