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N351 LNM

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

100,170 mi
Last recorded100,170 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 LNM
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 100,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 98,663 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 98,661 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 94,793 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 94,780 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2008 89,707 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 81,798 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 81,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge

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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N351 LNM is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 N351 LNM, 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 30 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N351 LNM registered?

N351 LNM is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N351 LNM safe to buy?

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