MOT Status
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54,759 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to suspension components+chassis
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion to suspension components+chassis
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
corrosion to various suspension components
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to various components
General corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General corrosion
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front ball joint dust cover perished but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Battery insecure
Battery insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Spare tyre very perished and splitting
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
batttery insecure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?
Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R495 GDV is a 1998 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 59,555 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R495 GDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R495 GDV registered?
R495 GDV is a 1998 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 12 January 1998.
Is R495 GDV safe to buy?
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