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R349 SSA

1998 Ford Freda

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

181,933 mi
Last recorded181,933 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 SSA
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 181,933 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 180,790 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,555 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 166,380 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 147,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 129,346 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 113,852 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 113,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 113,828 miles

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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R349 SSA is a 1998 Ford Freda in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 143,965 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 R349 SSA, 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 28 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R349 SSA registered?

R349 SSA is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R349 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 SSA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R349 SSA have outstanding finance?

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