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T308 RWC

1998 Ford Courier

Red Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

14,707 mi
Last recorded14,707 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Courier52,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT308 RWC
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,707 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 11,594 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 8,614 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 5,665 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 1,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,517 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Apr 2009 96,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,359 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,899 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 64,579 miles

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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T308 RWC is a 1998 Ford Courier in Red with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 T308 RWC, 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 T308 RWC registered?

T308 RWC is a 1998 Ford Courier, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T308 RWC safe to buy?

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