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N889 PAE

1996 Ford Freeda

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,025 mi
Last recorded170,025 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Freeda159,120 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 PAE
MakeFord
ModelFreeda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 170,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 154,608 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 154,608 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 138,426 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 138,426 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 121,392 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 102,815 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freeda?

Based on 2,393 MOT tests across 124 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
124
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 94
fog lamp not working 77
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 74
Registration plate lamp not working 60
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59
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N889 PAE is a 1996 Ford Freeda in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freeda models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 159,120 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freeda fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N889 PAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freeda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Freeda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N889 PAE registered?

N889 PAE is a 1996 Ford Freeda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N889 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 PAE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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