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S278 BNT

1998 Ford F350

White Petrol 6800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

65,508 mi
Last recorded65,508 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Ford F35076,587 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 BNT
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 65,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 65,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 65,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,550 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,171 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,165 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 60,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 57,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 51,605 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,459 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,422 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 40,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,876 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 39,290 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F350?

Based on 2,320 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
1,897
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 47
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
fog lamp not working 43
Battery insecure 26
Direction indicator incorrect colour 25
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S278 BNT is a 1998 Ford F350 in White with a 6,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 76,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S278 BNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F350 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S278 BNT is a 1998 Ford F350, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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