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R98 SER

1998 Ford Windstar

Blue Petrol 3600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,986 mi
Last recorded173,986 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Windstar107,917 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 SER
MakeFord
ModelWindstar
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 173,986 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2009 173,772 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 162,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 150,741 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 149,169 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 132,722 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R98 SER is a 1998 Ford Windstar in Blue with a 3,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Windstar models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 107,917 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R98 SER, 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 R98 SER registered?

R98 SER is a 1998 Ford Windstar, first registered on 18 July 1998.

Is R98 SER safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 SER shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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