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R38 JBJ

1998 Ford Windstar

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,766 mi
Last recorded66,766 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 JBJ
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 66,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both n/s and o/s/f metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

rear metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,766 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both n/s and o/s/f metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

rear metal brake pipes in stages of corrosion

underside of vehicle in stages of corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,641 miles

Original advisory list from test:221006996223 still stand.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 60,641 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Metal brake pipes are in early stages of corrosion.

Movement detected in nearside+offside front suspension anti-roll bar vertical link rod upper ball pins.(Advise early replacement.)

Movement detected in offside front steering outer track rod end.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside front tyre inner edge of tread is worn feathered.

Rear tyre inner edges of treads are worn feathered.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Pass 30 Nov 2005 52,891 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Windstar?

Based on 822 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
7,925
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 44
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 32
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R38 JBJ is a 1998 Ford Windstar in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,917 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Windstar fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R38 JBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R38 JBJ registered?

R38 JBJ is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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