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R479 PRE

1998 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 PRE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 79,857 miles

bumper end cap missing n/o

Fail 24 May 2006 79,857 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 79,575 miles

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coolant leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2005 70,378 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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R479 PRE is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R479 PRE, 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 R479 PRE registered?

R479 PRE is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R479 PRE safe to buy?

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