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Q171MNO

1989 Rickman Ranger

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

8,362 mi
Last recorded8,362 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Rickman Ranger44,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ171MNO
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,362 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 3,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 2,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering offside

Fail 16 Aug 2012 2,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in steering offside

Pass 23 Aug 2011 1,726 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 1,726 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 99,922 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bad earth rear lights. slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Sep 2010 99,902 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bad earth rear lights. slight play in steering column

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,100 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 95,923 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 93,519 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 91,746 miles

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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Q171MNO is a 1989 Rickman Ranger in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1989 Rickman Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 44,214 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 Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Q171MNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 37 years old, this Rickman Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Q171MNO registered?

Q171MNO is a 1989 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 15 September 1989.

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