MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front number plate cracked
24% front brake imbalance ( max 25% )
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear bumper insecure
air bag light flashing
damage to nearside lower sill
offside front fixed side window broken
rear doors corroding
24% front brake imbalance ( max 25% )
Front bumper insecure
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Inner Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear bumper insecure
air bag light flashing
damage to nearside lower sill
front number plate cracked
offside front fixed side window broken
rear doors corroding
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R78 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R78 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R78 SMJ?
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What year was R78 SMJ registered?
R78 SMJ is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 March 1998.
Is R78 SMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R78 SMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R78 SMJ have outstanding finance?
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