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Rust hole in Nearside inner sill but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (non prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (non prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Engine mounting is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion underneath
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired entire offside seal is corroded away (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Engine mounting is corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion underneath
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both blades deteriating (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Advise ns headlamp badly scratched, (only just make out aim/image).
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel long
underside heavily painted
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
How Reliable is the Ford Freda?
Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.
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N986 CCF is a 1996 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 N986 CCF, 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 N986 CCF registered?
N986 CCF is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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