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P828 RBP

1997 Ford Freda

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

168,036 mi
Last recorded168,036 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP828 RBP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 168,036 miles

Front cross member corroded

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

various corrosion to sills/under body and rear arches

Fail 22 May 2017 168,036 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)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed x 3 (2.4.A.3)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres between tread (4.1.D.1a)

Front cross member corroded

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

various corrosion to sills/under body and rear arches

Pass 7 Jun 2016 160,803 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished between tread

rear pads difficult to inspect

Fail 6 Jun 2016 160,803 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both ball joint boots (2.4.G.2)

all tyres perished between tread

rear pads difficult to inspect

Pass 26 May 2015 152,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cracking to all tyres

poor pattern to o/s headlamp

Fail 26 May 2015 152,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

cracking to all tyres

poor pattern to o/s headlamp

Pass 16 May 2014 143,155 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 143,155 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 135,067 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 135,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 123,577 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 123,577 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 108,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 108,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 98,045 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 98,042 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,419 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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P828 RBP is a 1997 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P828 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P828 RBP registered?

P828 RBP is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 10 July 1997.

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