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S821 YBP

1998 Ford Zephyr

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,350 mi
Last recorded78,350 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 YBP
MakeFord
ModelZephyr
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2015 78,350 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 75,775 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,181 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 70,375 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,506 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 61,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

How Reliable is the Ford Zephyr?

Based on 6,075 MOT tests across 892 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
387
Miles/Year
73
Year Lifespan
892
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 277
brake binding 199
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 184
parking brake recording little or no effort 159
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 156
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S821 YBP is a 1998 Ford Zephyr in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

The most common reason a Ford Zephyr fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 277 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S821 YBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Zephyr typically stays on UK roads for around 73 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Zephyr is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S821 YBP registered?

S821 YBP is a 1998 Ford Zephyr, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S821 YBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 YBP shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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