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F216 MRA

1988 Ford Econoline

Blue Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,354 mi
Last recorded96,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Ford Econoline78,113 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF216 MRA
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,354 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 96,042 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 955,448 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 95,400 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 95,397 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,694 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 90,691 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 89,806 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 89,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 88,119 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 85,386 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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F216 MRA is a 1988 Ford Econoline in Blue with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 78,113 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 Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F216 MRA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 38 years old, this Ford Econoline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F216 MRA registered?

F216 MRA is a 1988 Ford Econoline, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F216 MRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F216 MRA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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