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R149 OCE

1998 Ford Windstar

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,864 mi
Last recorded74,864 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 OCE
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 74,864 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 74,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 72,327 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 72,180 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

right parking brake sticking on a bit

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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R149 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,917 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 Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R149 OCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Windstar typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Windstar is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R149 OCE registered?

R149 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R149 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 OCE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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