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R213 GDX

1998 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,305 mi
Last recorded126,305 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 GDX
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2006 126,305 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 125,909 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake discs are quite worn+scored.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside front brake disc back plate is missing.

Only one screw securing front number plate.

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate.

Slight play in steering system.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

air bag warning lamp staying on

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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R213 GDX is a 1998 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R213 GDX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R213 GDX registered?

R213 GDX is a 1998 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R213 GDX safe to buy?

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