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F351 RPJ

1988 Ford F250

Brown Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,814 mi
Last recorded81,814 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford F25071,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 RPJ
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1988
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 81,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 77,148 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 73,177 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 72,449 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,283 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 71,727 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 68,846 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to chassis rails †

windscreen washers weak

Fail 5 Oct 2005 68,836 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fluid weaping from power steering box area

nearside rear sill corroded. not within prescribed area

offside front and nearside front leaf springs worn. adequate clearance between bump stops and springs

offside parking brake performance low

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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F351 RPJ is a 1988 Ford F250 in Brown with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F351 RPJ, 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 F351 RPJ registered?

F351 RPJ is a 1988 Ford F250, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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