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P338 AGR

1996 Ford Freda

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

220,299 mi
Last recorded220,299 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 AGR
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 220,299 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 217,392 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 217,392 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 210,729 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 201,776 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 201,769 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 186,808 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 186,777 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken,still secure

Pass 22 Mar 2012 169,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 150,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 150,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 133,164 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes covered

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front discs slightly worn

nsf anti-roll bar link has slight play

parking brake lever slightly worn

plastic cover under engine area not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 May 2009 128,041 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 May 2009 128,041 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2008 113,375 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 113,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 99,633 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 84,291 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 83,875 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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P338 AGR is a 1996 Ford Freda in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P338 AGR, 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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P338 AGR is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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