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P178 RUS

1996 Ford Courier

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 RUS
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2007 80,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 76,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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P178 RUS is a 1996 Ford Courier in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 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 P178 RUS, 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 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P178 RUS registered?

P178 RUS is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 26 August 1996.

Is P178 RUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 RUS shows 2 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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