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N740 PYJ

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

214,436 mi
Last recorded214,436 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 PYJ
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2012 214,436 miles

both front lower suspension joint gaiters starting to split and perish

both outer sills and rear wheel archs corroding

n/s front a/roll link rod joint gaiter starting to split

o/s outer sill holed and corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2012 21,442 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front lower suspension joint gaiters starting to split and perish

both outer sills and rear wheel archs corroding

n/s front a/roll link rod joint gaiter starting to split

o/s outer sill holed and corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 190,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear tyres differ in sise

rear wheel archs and o/s souter sill strating to corrode

Fail 6 Aug 2011 189,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear tyres differ in sise

rear wheel archs and o/s souter sill strating to corrode

Pass 7 Aug 2010 173,897 miles

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 20 Aug 2009 151,056 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,801 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 126,230 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 126,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 120,674 miles

exhaust centre to rear section leaking

spare wheel and cage missing

Pass 17 Aug 2005 117,069 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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N740 PYJ is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N740 PYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N740 PYJ registered?

N740 PYJ is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N740 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 PYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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