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P217 UEW

1997 Ford Ranger

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,142 mi
Last recorded97,142 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Ranger112,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 UEW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2010 97,142 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,089 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 93,028 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 89,061 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 89,061 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,651 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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P217 UEW is a 1997 Ford Ranger in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 112,254 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 Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 UEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P217 UEW registered?

P217 UEW is a 1997 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P217 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 UEW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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