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N149 PTL

1996 Ford F250

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,582 mi
Last recorded216,582 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford F250178,546 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 PTL
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2012 216,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 211,055 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 211,053 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 205,658 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 205,510 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 205,091 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 205,071 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 204,499 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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N149 PTL is a 1996 Ford F250 in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 178,546 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 N149 PTL, 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 30 years old, this Ford F250 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N149 PTL registered?

N149 PTL is a 1996 Ford F250, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N149 PTL safe to buy?

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