MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,365 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
non prescribed areas around seat belt anchorages heavily corroded
passenger seat reamoved
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
non prescribed areas around seat belt anchorages heavily corroded
passenger seat reamoved
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front passenger seats have been removed
clutch pedal rubber missing
front passenger seats have been removed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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R780 SFT is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R780 SFT, 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 R780 SFT registered?
R780 SFT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1998.
Is R780 SFT safe to buy?
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