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P93 RBP

1996 Ford Freda

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

215,802 mi
Last recorded215,802 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Ford Freda132,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP93 RBP
MakeFord
ModelFreda
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 215,802 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 213,883 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside inner/outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 208,754 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion and holes near radiator

Pass 30 Sep 2022 202,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 197,784 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 197,779 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 194,027 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 194,027 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 194,013 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 193,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 191,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 182,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 181,338 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 179,777 miles

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to back

rear axle offside oil seal leaking

Fail 21 Mar 2013 97,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

different size tyres fitted front to back

rear axle offside oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 176,901 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 170,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 169,409 miles

Front & Rear tyres different sizes

Some slight damage to screen

Some slight surface corrosion to brake discs (Due to lack of use)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 169,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front & Rear tyres different sizes

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

Some slight damage to screen

Some slight surface corrosion to brake discs (Due to lack of use)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 167,208 miles

front and rear tyres diferent sizes.

light rusting of brake discs[vehicle has been standing].

rear tyres close to minimum wear limits.

Pass 2 Oct 2007 165,613 miles

Front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 1 Sep 2006 159,192 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 159,192 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear tyres worn

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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P93 RBP is a 1996 Ford Freda in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Ford Freda models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 132,811 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 P93 RBP, 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 30 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 P93 RBP registered?

P93 RBP is a 1996 Ford Freda, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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