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Q837UHB

1989 Rickman Ranger

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,299 mi
Last recorded97,299 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1989 Rickman Ranger44,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ837UHB
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 97,299 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

after 1st april 1980 the vechicle requires a fog light

slight play in prop u-jay

Fail 9 Nov 2007 97,297 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

after 1st april 1980 the vechicle requires a fog light

slight play in prop u-jay

Pass 14 Nov 2006 961,982 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 961,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2005 95,529 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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Q837UHB is a 1989 Rickman Ranger in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Q837UHB, 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 Q837UHB registered?

Q837UHB is a 1989 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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