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UAR 171Y

1997 Ford F350

White Diesel 3560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,082 mi
Last recorded12,082 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford F35036,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 171Y
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 12,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 12,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 10,441 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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UAR 171Y is a 1997 Ford F350 in White with a 3,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford F350 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 36,538 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 F350 fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UAR 171Y, 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 29 years old, this Ford F350 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UAR 171Y registered?

UAR 171Y is a 1997 Ford F350, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is UAR 171Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 171Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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