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Q428HNA

1998 Rickman Ranger

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

45,729 mi
Last recorded45,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ428HNA
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 45,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,023 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 52,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 44,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 44,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 44,126 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 43,973 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,720 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear fog light works on main beam

Fail 24 Jul 2019 43,720 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front wiper blades in poor condition

rear fog light works on main beam

Pass 1 Aug 2018 43,311 miles

front wipers in poor condition

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fog light removed

Fail 31 Jul 2018 43,311 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,777 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 27 Jul 2017 42,749 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades in poor condition

nearside front tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,982 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades parked manually

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front wiper blades parked manually

Pass 28 Jul 2015 41,521 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 41,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 41,243 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

front tyre cracking on sidewall

rear petrol filler pipe in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2013 40,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 23 Sep 2013 40,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2012 40,526 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking on tread,tyres getting in poor condition

Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,517 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear tyres cracking on tread,tyres getting in poor condition

Pass 26 Sep 2011 39,798 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2011 39,789 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,318 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 32,079 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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Q428HNA is a 1998 Rickman Ranger in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 Q428HNA, 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 28 years old, this Rickman Ranger is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Q428HNA is a 1998 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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