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B597 PBJ

1985 Ford P100

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,381 mi
Last recorded18,381 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford P10038,275 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB597 PBJ
MakeFord
ModelP100
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2007 18,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,089 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 17,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Ford P100?

Based on 33,632 MOT tests across 5,150 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
1,876
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
5,150
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,821
Stop lamp not working 2,888
fog lamp not working 2,379
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,365
Steering rack gaiter split 1,146
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B597 PBJ is a 1985 Ford P100 in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Ford P100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 38,275 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 P100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,821 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B597 PBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford P100 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 41 years old, this Ford P100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B597 PBJ registered?

B597 PBJ is a 1985 Ford P100, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B597 PBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B597 PBJ 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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