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R69 UER

1998 Ford Taurus

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,632 mi
Last recorded213,632 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Taurus85,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 UER
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2017 213,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 TYRES LOW TREAD AND POOR CONDITION (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 206,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 197,133 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 189,846 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 137,950 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 137,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 126,339 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 124,026 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 123,755 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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R69 UER is a 1998 Ford Taurus in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,468 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R69 UER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R69 UER registered?

R69 UER is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R69 UER safe to buy?

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