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R8 PUK

1998 Man Unknown

Grey Diesel 11967cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

389,811 mi
Last recorded389,811 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Man Unknown214,921 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 PUK
MakeMan
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine11,967cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 389,811 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 2nd axle & tyre is cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 3rd axle (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 3rd axle (5.2.3 (n) (i))

box section/floor support corroding

offside rear air bag dust shield is deteriorating

pipework at centre of vehicle corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2021 389,576 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside the lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 2nd axle (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation 3rd axle (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 3 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus 2nd axle & tyre is cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 3rd axle (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 3rd axle (5.2.3 (n) (i))

box section/floor support corroding

offside rear air bag dust shield is deteriorating

pipework at centre of vehicle corroding

Pass 7 Dec 2017 389,198 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 389,197 miles

Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose 2nd axle (4.2.B.3)

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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R8 PUK is a 1998 Man Unknown in Grey with a 11,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Man Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 214,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Man Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 28 years old, this Man Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R8 PUK registered?

R8 PUK is a 1998 Man Unknown, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R8 PUK safe to buy?

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