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R297 JTW

1998 Ford Crown

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

62,655 mi
Last recorded62,655 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Crown91,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 JTW
MakeFord
ModelCrown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 62,655 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 59,527 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,410 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 38,626 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 26,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 26,144 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 26,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 25,971 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 24,594 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 23,872 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 22,941 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Crown?

Based on 1,969 MOT tests across 246 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
1,177
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
246
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

parking brake recording little or no effort 36
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 31
Headlamp aim too low 29
fog lamp missing 28
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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R297 JTW is a 1998 Ford Crown in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Crown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 91,028 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Crown fails its MOT is parking brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R297 JTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R297 JTW registered?

R297 JTW is a 1998 Ford Crown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R297 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R297 JTW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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