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R153 KAR

1998 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 5300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,952 mi
Last recorded103,952 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Motor Caravan59,555 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 KAR
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine5,300cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 103,952 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 103,952 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,927 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 103,798 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,054 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 103,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 101,901 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,986 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 100,003 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 98,748 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 98,741 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 97,634 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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R153 KAR is a 1998 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 5,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 59,555 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R153 KAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R153 KAR registered?

R153 KAR is a 1998 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R153 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 KAR shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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