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R702 HVW

1998 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,212 mi
Last recorded117,212 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ranger94,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 HVW
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2011 117,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 117,212 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 117,212 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 117,042 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 115,541 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 114,759 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,578 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ranger?

Based on 1,687,380 MOT tests across 189,558 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,432
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
189,558
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 41,033
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,758
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,813
fog lamp not working 18,665
position lamp(s) not working 18,567
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R702 HVW is a 1998 Ford Ranger in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Ranger models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 94,251 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Ranger fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 41,033 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R702 HVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R702 HVW?

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What year was R702 HVW registered?

R702 HVW is a 1998 Ford Ranger, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R702 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 HVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R702 HVW have outstanding finance?

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