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P856 RND

1997 Ford F150

Green Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford F150111,122 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 RND
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 80,255 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,776 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 7,859 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 76,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,587 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

N/S/F BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH MOUNTING BEN T

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,587 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 55,519 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 55,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P856 RND is a 1997 Ford F150 in Green with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 P856 RND, 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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P856 RND is a 1997 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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