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R831 VOC

1997 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Courier66,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 VOC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 44,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 44,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 44,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 44,564 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,887 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

offside front mirror glass cracked

offside front, rear wishbone bush starting to wear.

Pass 16 Sep 2006 40,194 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear outer sill has slight corrosion.

o/s steering rack arm has slight play in arm.

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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R831 VOC is a 1997 Ford Courier in White with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.9% with a typical mileage of 66,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R831 VOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R831 VOC registered?

R831 VOC is a 1997 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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