1998 Ford Freda 2.5L Petrol · R811 PEL
1998 Ford Freda (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1998. Recorded mileage 198,167 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FREDA
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,167 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2490cc
R811 PEL Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 198,167 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R811 PEL Mileage History
- 29/05/200865,365 km
- 29/05/200865,365 km
- 26/05/200974,752 mi
- 11/06/201088,880 mi+14,128 mi
- 01/06/2012111,428 mi+22,548 mi
- 19/06/2012111,492 km
- 04/12/2013131,886 mi
- 12/12/2013131,935 mi+49 mi
- 16/02/2015133,965 mi+2,030 mi
- 26/02/2015133,969 mi+4 mi
- 19/01/2016152,569 mi+18,600 mi
- 17/01/2018158,667 mi+6,098 mi
- 21/01/2019170,373 km
- 29/01/2019170,379 km+6 km
- 30/07/2020180,559 km+10,180 km
- 11/03/2021180,634 km+75 km
- 16/03/2021180,660 mi
- 15/03/2022186,053 mi+5,393 mi
- 16/03/2022186,053 mi
- 23/06/2023187,027 mi+974 mi
- 30/06/2023187,068 mi+41 mi
- 23/09/2024195,021 mi+7,953 mi
- 07/03/2025195,106 mi+85 mi
- 23/02/2026198,167 mi+3,061 mi
- 23/02/2026198,167 mi
Average of roughly 7,486 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
R811 PEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Freda (R811 PEL) between May 2008 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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