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ECW 856S

1978 Rickman Ranger

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,863 mi
Last recorded77,863 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECW 856S
MakeRickman
ModelRanger
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2007 77,863 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 73,683 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 736,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Rickman Ranger?

Based on 1,047 MOT tests across 142 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
1,603
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
142
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering rack gaiter split 29
parking brake recording little or no effort 29
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 26
position lamp(s) not working 23
brake recording little or no effort 18
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ECW 856S is a 1978 Rickman Ranger in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Rickman Ranger fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECW 856S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rickman Ranger typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 48 years old, this Rickman Ranger is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ECW 856S?

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What year was ECW 856S registered?

ECW 856S is a 1978 Rickman Ranger, first registered on 17 January 1978.

Is ECW 856S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECW 856S 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.

Does ECW 856S have outstanding finance?

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