MOT Status
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227,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?
Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.
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R490 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R490 ENP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R490 ENP?
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What year was R490 ENP registered?
R490 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R490 ENP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 ENP shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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