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P149 JRB

1997 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 JRB
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 114,677 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 106,759 miles

Oil leak

slight blow from exhaust manifold

Pass 19 Oct 2007 96,114 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar link lower bushes worn

Pass 6 Oct 2006 85,303 miles

All 4 tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls and tread

Front pads getting low

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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P149 JRB is a 1997 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 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 P149 JRB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P149 JRB registered?

P149 JRB is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P149 JRB safe to buy?

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