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R698 OCE

1998 Ford Windstar

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,214 mi
Last recorded91,214 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 OCE
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 91,214 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 91,214 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,834 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 85,832 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 82,967 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 81,534 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 81,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,877 miles

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

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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R698 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R698 OCE, 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 R698 OCE registered?

R698 OCE is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R698 OCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R698 OCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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