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S449 LLM

1998 Ford Courier

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,304 mi
Last recorded46,304 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 LLM
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 46,304 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 46,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 40,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 40,020 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on.

Both rear tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Brake load sensing valve stiff but still working.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Odd rim on nearside front wheel.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 34,103 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 34,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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S449 LLM is a 1998 Ford Courier in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S449 LLM, 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.

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What year was S449 LLM registered?

S449 LLM is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S449 LLM safe to buy?

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