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R685 UOD

1998 Ford Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

160,314 mi
Last recorded160,314 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Bongo128,725 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 UOD
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2013 160,314 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 152,594 miles

o/s/r shock absorber shroud missing.

Fail 22 May 2012 152,594 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 14,365 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 143,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 132,790 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 May 2010 132,790 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2009 122,810 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 112,906 miles

emissions close to limit

rear fog lamp discolouring

Pass 16 May 2007 104,248 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 15 May 2007 104,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 May 2006 90,769 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 90,769 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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R685 UOD is a 1998 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 128,725 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 Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R685 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R685 UOD registered?

R685 UOD is a 1998 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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