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BIG 9197

1988 Ford F250

Black Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

39,606 mi
Last recorded39,606 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford F25071,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 9197
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 39,606 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 39,215 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 38,260 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 37,150 miles

Central Track rod end ball joint has slight play idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose central quarter panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 37,002 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 36,967 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2017 35,231 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 34,226 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 32,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 30,474 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 18,310 miles

steering joints have slight play

Pass 10 Aug 2011 27,626 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 27,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 24,111 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F250?

Based on 2,251 MOT tests across 252 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
2,051
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
252
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator incorrect colour 45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 41
brake binding 29
position lamp(s) not working 22
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BIG 9197 is a 1988 Ford F250 in Black with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 71,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BIG 9197, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F250 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford F250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BIG 9197 registered?

BIG 9197 is a 1988 Ford F250, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is BIG 9197 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 9197 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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