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R314 GJL

1997 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,518 mi
Last recorded151,518 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Freda128,110 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 GJL
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2012 151,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 151,518 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 144,894 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 139,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 139,245 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 139,245 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 136,095 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 128,089 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 128,089 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 113,197 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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R314 GJL is a 1997 Ford Freda in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 128,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R314 GJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R314 GJL registered?

R314 GJL is a 1997 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R314 GJL safe to buy?

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