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R891 WEG

1998 Ford Ranger

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,803 mi
Last recorded85,803 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Ranger94,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 WEG
MakeFord
ModelRanger
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 85,803 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 85,803 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2010 82,134 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear leafspring bushes poor condition

Slight corrotion to chassis

Fail 7 May 2010 82,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear leafspring bushes poor condition

Slight corrotion to chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,769 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 72,634 miles

nearside rear light lense slight damage

no repetors can just see wrap round indicator

Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,583 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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R891 WEG is a 1998 Ford Ranger in Red with a 4,000cc 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 R891 WEG, 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.

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What year was R891 WEG registered?

R891 WEG is a 1998 Ford Ranger, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R891 WEG safe to buy?

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