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E290 TYJ

1988 Ford F250

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,689 mi
Last recorded73,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford F25071,374 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE290 TYJ
MakeFord
ModelF250
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,689 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 73,613 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,282 miles

front brakes only just met the brake imbalance requirements.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,282 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 72,159 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,890 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 67,763 miles

All four rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 65,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2005 62,319 miles

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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E290 TYJ is a 1988 Ford F250 in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Ford F250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 71,374 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 F250 fails its MOT is direction indicator incorrect colour, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E290 TYJ, 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 38 years old, this Ford F250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E290 TYJ registered?

E290 TYJ is a 1988 Ford F250, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E290 TYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E290 TYJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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