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P998 VFA

1996 Ford Freda

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,058 mi
Last recorded84,058 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 VFA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 84,058 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 84,058 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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P998 VFA is a 1996 Ford Freda in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P998 VFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P998 VFA registered?

P998 VFA is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P998 VFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P998 VFA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P998 VFA have outstanding finance?

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