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R55 DWS

1997 Man Unknown

White Diesel 4580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,175 mi
Last recorded214,175 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Man Unknown402,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR55 DWS
MakeMan
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 214,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 214,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high Both H/Light aims to high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged N/S Mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 213,556 miles

Nearside mirror broken but view to rear ok at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 213,516 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front x member holed bad (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake chamber leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside mirror broken but view to rear ok at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Man Unknown?

Based on 6,082 MOT tests across 2,579 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
11,611
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
2,579
On UK Roads
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R55 DWS is a 1997 Man Unknown in White with a 4,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Man Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 402,258 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Man Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 29 years old, this Man Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R55 DWS registered?

R55 DWS is a 1997 Man Unknown, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R55 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R55 DWS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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