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S870 LEP

1998 Ford Freda

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,680 mi
Last recorded69,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Freda143,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS870 LEP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 69,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 68,773 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 65,161 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most

Fail 5 Mar 2024 65,027 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most

Pass 25 Mar 2023 58,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,490 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Freda?

Based on 28,175 MOT tests across 1,491 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,107
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,491
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 879
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 755
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 745
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 686
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 467
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S870 LEP is a 1998 Ford Freda in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 143,965 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Freda fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 879 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S870 LEP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Freda typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Freda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S870 LEP registered?

S870 LEP is a 1998 Ford Freda, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is S870 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S870 LEP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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