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R340 KVV

1999 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1739cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,393 mi
Last recorded65,393 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Courier79,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 KVV
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,739cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 65,393 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 56,173 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 56,173 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

off side front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,128 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 53,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2008 52,164 miles

nearside front brake flexi-hose perishing

play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,146 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside front flexi-hose starting to perish

play in nearside front steering arm inner ball joint

Fail 30 Oct 2006 50,312 miles

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 50,312 miles

Nearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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R340 KVV is a 1999 Ford Courier in White with a 1,739cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 79,321 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 Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R340 KVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R340 KVV is a 1999 Ford Courier, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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