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P430 RBP

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,590 mi
Last recorded129,590 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 RBP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 129,590 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill out and inner holed but not within 30cm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm

Offside inner sill holed but not within 30cm

Fail 24 Jan 2023 124,200 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb sat wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside sill out and inner holed but not within 30cm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded but not within 30cm

Offside inner sill holed but not within 30cm

Pass 10 Jan 2022 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed not within 30cm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch inner and out corroded and holed not within 30cm

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2022 117,062 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded and holed not within 30cm

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch inner and out corroded and holed not within 30cm

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2021 111,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light wear to both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 20 Jan 2021 111,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively light wear to both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill heavily corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively wear to both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets of brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 105,057 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 103,751 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 103,751 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,453 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 100,449 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 97,031 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres on 2mm and perishing

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion on all of chassis/cross members and out riggers

general underside corrosion to all of vehicle

Fail 9 Feb 2017 97,031 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front and o/s/r tyres on 2mm and perishing

corrosion and wear on all brake discs

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion o/s/f wheel arch

corrosion on all of chassis/cross members and out riggers

general underside corrosion to all of vehicle

Pass 8 Feb 2016 95,033 miles

leak on power steeringborderline

power steering pump noisey

rear fog light operation

wear i n/s/f & n/s/r & o/s/f anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,263 miles

eye level stop light masked over

fluctuation on rear brakes

operation of rear fog light

power steering pump noisey and steering wheel notchy on lock to lock

steering rack leaking borderline

Pass 12 Feb 2014 90,102 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Jan 2013 87,573 miles

leak on power steering BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint

Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,573 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

leak on power steering BORDERLINE

wear in n/s/f and o/s/f anti-roll bar link joint

Pass 23 Jan 2012 85,757 miles

front brake pad wear low

steering rack damp

wear in front anti-roll bar link bushes

Fail 23 Jan 2012 85,757 miles

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

front brake pad wear low

steering rack damp

wear in front anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 8 Dec 2010 84,002 miles

dampness on steering rack

handbrake travel

wear n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Fail 8 Dec 2010 84,002 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dampness on steering rack

handbrake travel

wear n/s/f anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Dec 2009 82,696 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 81,558 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

light misting of oil at steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,558 miles

light misting of oil at steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2008 80,374 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 72,399 miles

slight damage sills dented

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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P430 RBP is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P430 RBP, 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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P430 RBP is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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