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R71 EDO

1997 Man Unknown

Silver Diesel 4580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

309,655 mi
Last recorded309,655 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Man Unknown402,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 EDO
MakeMan
ModelUnknown
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 309,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 309,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 300,326 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 300,326 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Brake line (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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R71 EDO is a 1997 Man Unknown in Silver with a 4,580cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R71 EDO registered?

R71 EDO is a 1997 Man Unknown, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R71 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 EDO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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