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R78 FWT

1998 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,276 mi
Last recorded93,276 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 FWT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 93,276 miles

various areas of corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 21 Oct 2024 93,231 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

various areas of corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 9 Nov 2023 91,225 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,798 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 4 Oct 2021 89,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 87,736 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,726 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 78,959 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test/vehicle subject to restorative repairs

Pass 27 Sep 2017 72,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test/attention drawn to outer sills/front inner wheel arches/rear x member areas

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 60,793 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2014 56,526 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,722 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 52,975 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 51,287 miles

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2011 51,287 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 26 Oct 2010 49,109 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 46,418 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 45,565 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 45,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 44,746 miles

offside front door mirror slihgtly damaged

offside front seat belt slow to real in

Fail 11 Jan 2008 44,746 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside front door mirror slihgtly damaged

offside front seat belt slow to real in

Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 42,509 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 41,196 miles

Brake discs worn. Corrosion to rear brake pipe. Exhaust blowing.

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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R78 FWT is a 1998 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R78 FWT, 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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R78 FWT is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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