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F963 SDL

1988 Ford Bronco

Gold Petrol 2900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,574 mi
Last recorded23,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Ford Bronco44,483 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF963 SDL
MakeFord
ModelBronco
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,900cc
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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,574 miles

brake pedal long

Fail 30 Jul 2015 23,574 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pedal long

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 23,420 miles

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

N/S/R FOOTBRAKE / HANDBRAKE ABIT LOW

O/S/F WING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Fail 26 Mar 2012 23,420 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R FOOTBRAKE / HANDBRAKE ABIT LOW

O/S/F WING VERY RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 25 Aug 2010 21,897 miles

anti squeel pads on the back of the brake pads are incorrectly fitted

brake flexys in poor condition

front o/s brake pipe looks rusty but covered in spring so unable to assess

n/s/f seatbelt is frayed

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

play in the steering colum top

rear brake pipes are rusty

rear spring bushes in poor condition

Fail 20 Aug 2010 21,897 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

anti squeel pads on the back of the brake pads are incorrectly fitted

brake flexys in poor condition

front o/s brake pipe looks rusty but covered in spring so unable to assess

n/s/f seatbelt is frayed

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

play in the steering colum top

rear brake pipes are rusty

rear spring bushes in poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2010 21,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear leaf spring bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2010 21,843 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 17,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft gaiter split

Pass 30 Jun 2009 17,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft gaiter split

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,000 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 12,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 10,167 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 8,769 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 8,769 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ford Bronco?

Based on 736 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

76.2%
Pass Rate
859
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 15
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 15
fog lamp not working 14
Brake pipe excessively corroded 13
parking brake recording little or no effort 12
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F963 SDL is a 1988 Ford Bronco in Gold with a 2,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ford Bronco models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 44,483 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 Bronco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 15 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F963 SDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bronco typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Bronco is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F963 SDL registered?

F963 SDL is a 1988 Ford Bronco, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F963 SDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F963 SDL shows 16 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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