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G8 OCC

1997 Ford F350

Black Diesel 7300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,212 mi
Last recorded12,212 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford F35036,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 OCC
MakeFord
ModelF350
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine7,300cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 12,212 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 12,142 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 11,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 11,902 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 10,732 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

nearside rear inner tyre slightly perished/cracking

offside front body mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

rear leaf springs slightly splayed

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2015 10,722 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear inner tyre slightly perished/cracking

offside front body mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

rear leaf springs slightly splayed

slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 10,279 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 8,052 miles

wear at track rod ends

Pass 5 Mar 2012 7,628 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s mirror secured with tape rear view ok

n/s track rod end joints worn

Fail 2 Mar 2012 7,623 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s mirror secured with tape rear view ok

n/s track rod end joints worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 6,987 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 6,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 6,383 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 6,342 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 5,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 4,260 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 4,238 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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G8 OCC is a 1997 Ford F350 in Black with a 7,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G8 OCC, 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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G8 OCC is a 1997 Ford F350, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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