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N288 NTC

1996 Ford F250

White Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

189,960 mi
Last recorded189,960 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Ford F250178,546 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 NTC
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 189,960 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 189,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 187,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 184,161 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 182,504 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 181,498 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 180,473 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 180,473 miles

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

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2012 179,887 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 178,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 175,436 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

d/s/ door inside handle broken-d/s/door can still be opened fron onside

Pass 27 May 2008 166,169 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 156,878 miles

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 145,305 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 145,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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N288 NTC is a 1996 Ford F250 in White with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N288 NTC, 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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N288 NTC is a 1996 Ford F250, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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