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R428 CHE

1998 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,360 mi
Last recorded182,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 CHE
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2014 182,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2014 181,991 miles

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

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

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

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

both front inner sills corroded and holed

Pass 6 Jan 2013 172,979 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 163,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2012 136,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2011 155,600 miles

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

front crossmember under the rad is corroded to excess

Pass 10 Jan 2010 151,732 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 146,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2008 137,537 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2007 122,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R428 CHE is a 1998 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R428 CHE, 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 R428 CHE registered?

R428 CHE is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R428 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 CHE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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