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L228 NGS

1993 Ford Ranger

Green Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,120 mi
Last recorded29,120 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Ford Ranger53,299 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL228 NGS
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2006 29,120 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,061 miles

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

chassis very rusty

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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L228 NGS is a 1993 Ford Ranger in Green with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 53,299 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 Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L228 NGS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L228 NGS registered?

L228 NGS is a 1993 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L228 NGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L228 NGS 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 L228 NGS have outstanding finance?

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