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S212 RKU

1998 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,293 mi
Last recorded92,293 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS212 RKU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 92,293 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDE WALL CRACKING.......BRAKE PIPES/VEHICLE UNDERSIDE CORRODED...........C V BOOTS CRACKING...SLIGHT WEAR TO REAR AXLE BUSHS.

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,293 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 74,456 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 65,658 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 65,658 miles

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

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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S212 RKU is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 52,796 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 S212 RKU, 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 28 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S212 RKU registered?

S212 RKU is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S212 RKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S212 RKU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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