MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,452 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front tyre is worn on edges and has a max tread depth of 1.6-3mm.(Advise early replacement.)
Offside outer steering track rod end is noisey.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT.)
Rear tyres are worn on edges,3mm max tread depth and are cracking in walls+treads.(Advise early replacement.)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside front tyre,worn on edges+1.6-3mm max tread depth.(Advise early replacement.)
Offside outer steering track rod end is noisey.(ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT>)
Rear tyres,3mm max tread depth+cracking in walls+treads.(Advise early replacement.)
Slight play in nearside steering outer track rod end.(Advise early replacement.)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?
Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R991 OCE is a 1998 Ford Taurus in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Ford Taurus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 85,468 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Taurus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R991 OCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Taurus typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Taurus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R991 OCE registered?
R991 OCE is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R991 OCE safe to buy?
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