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R991 OCE

1998 Ford Taurus

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,452 mi
Last recorded117,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Taurus85,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 OCE
MakeFord
ModelTaurus
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 117,452 miles

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.)

Fail 24 Feb 2007 117,452 miles

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.)

Fail 13 Feb 2007 116,818 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 98,006 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Taurus?

Based on 970 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
5,852
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Direction indicator incorrect colour 38
position lamp(s) not working 31
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 30
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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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R991 OCE is a 1998 Ford Taurus, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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