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P296 SVW

1997 Ford F150

Green Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,610 mi
Last recorded222,610 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 SVW
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 222,610 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

body Corroded,

Fail 20 Nov 2023 222,609 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 222,298 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 222,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 221,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 221,675 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 211,250 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 211,245 miles

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 211,246 miles

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

all brake pipes going in to abs pump corrode

all brake pipes greased

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/r tyre very close to limit

rear number plate damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2014 211,245 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 211,098 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 211,098 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 209,049 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 203,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 197,550 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 193,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 193,860 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 187,393 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 181,379 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 181,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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P296 SVW is a 1997 Ford F150 in Green with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 111,122 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 SVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 29 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P296 SVW is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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