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R135 PJR

1998 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,745 mi
Last recorded99,745 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 PJR
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 99,745 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 81,379 miles

advice high hand brake travel

Fail 22 Jan 2007 81,379 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake has high travel

Pass 19 Jan 2006 73,026 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2006 73,026 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 73,026 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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R135 PJR is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 52,796 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R135 PJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R135 PJR registered?

R135 PJR is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 19 February 1998.

Is R135 PJR safe to buy?

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