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R543 TGF

1998 Ford F150

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

164,289 mi
Last recorded164,289 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford F150123,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 TGF
MakeFord
ModelF150
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 164,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 164,191 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 163,167 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 161,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 158,174 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 158,174 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 155,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 148,166 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 147,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 147,971 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 145,510 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 145,510 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 143,611 miles

How Reliable is the Ford F150?

Based on 16,119 MOT tests across 1,724 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
2,854
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,724
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 320
Direction indicator incorrect colour 224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 210
Brake pipe excessively corroded 181
position lamp(s) not working 165
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R543 TGF is a 1998 Ford F150 in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford F150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 123,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford F150 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R543 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford F150 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Ford F150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R543 TGF registered?

R543 TGF is a 1998 Ford F150, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R543 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R543 TGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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