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N289 BRR

1995 Ford Freda

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,692 mi
Last recorded18,692 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Ford Freda137,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 BRR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 18,692 miles

advises rear pads low

Pass 10 Sep 2013 182,423 miles

Oil leak

diesel pump damp but no sign of any leaks

Fail 10 Sep 2013 182,423 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diesel pump damp but no sign of any leaks

Pass 29 Sep 2012 176,203 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 138,681 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 138,681 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 129,333 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 129,311 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 119,119 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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N289 BRR is a 1995 Ford Freda in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 137,352 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 Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N289 BRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of N289 BRR?

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What year was N289 BRR registered?

N289 BRR is a 1995 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N289 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N289 BRR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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