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HUJ 400N

1975 Rickman Ranger

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

42,540 mi
Last recorded42,540 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUJ 400N
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 42,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 40,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 38,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 38,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,491 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 34,338 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 34,294 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 31,711 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,335 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 26,765 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 26,731 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2017 23,704 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 23,694 miles

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

Nearside Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 21,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 13,616 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust pipe protruding

Fail 21 Oct 2014 13,616 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

exhaust pipe protruding

Pass 23 Oct 2013 8,635 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 3,395 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 97,323 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 94,299 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,857 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 85,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,015 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2008 78,015 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,038 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,038 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,788 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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HUJ 400N is a 1975 Rickman Ranger in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

The most common reason a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HUJ 400N, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 51 years old, this Rickman Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HUJ 400N registered?

HUJ 400N is a 1975 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 6 March 1975.

Is HUJ 400N safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUJ 400N shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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