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R391 JAF

1998 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,699 mi
Last recorded77,699 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 JAF
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 77,699 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 70,997 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 70,973 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,695 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 63,695 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,697 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 35,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 48,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 48,623 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 40,517 miles

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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R391 JAF is a 1998 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 52,796 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 R391 JAF, 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 28 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R391 JAF registered?

R391 JAF is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 20 May 1998.

Is R391 JAF safe to buy?

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