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S749 UKE

1998 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,216 mi
Last recorded8,216 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 UKE
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2007 8,216 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both inner and outer sills, rear chassis, rear floor, rear crossmember and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition.

o/s/r wheel bearing worn slightly

Fail 8 Feb 2007 8,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both inner and outer sills,rear chassis,rear floor,rear crossmember and underside of vehicle in a rusty condition

o/s/r wheel bearing worn slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2006 4,536 miles

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

rear suspention bushes deteriating

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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S749 UKE is a 1998 Ford Courier in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S749 UKE, 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 S749 UKE registered?

S749 UKE is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S749 UKE shows 3 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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