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R394 RGM

1998 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,862 mi
Last recorded32,862 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Ranger94,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 RGM
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 32,862 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 31,400 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 31,386 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 30,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side is wax oiled

Pass 21 Sep 2022 30,186 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under side of vehicle heavily wax oiled.

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Slight end float play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished/Deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge wear & Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Slight end float play (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & Deep cuts/splits present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,057 miles

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 29,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 28,076 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 27,384 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak rear differential ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,902 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,020 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 25,020 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,482 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,364 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,905 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,890 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 22,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,979 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 21,979 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 21,299 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 19,994 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 19,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,716 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 18,716 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 16,723 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,648 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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R394 RGM is a 1998 Ford Ranger in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 94,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R394 RGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R394 RGM is a 1998 Ford Ranger, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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