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L351 HYE

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

15,832 mi
Last recorded15,832 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL351 HYE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 15,832 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 15,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise corrosion around rear spring eye bushes

advise o/s seal holed but not affected strength

Pass 23 Dec 2010 12,266 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both nearside tyre side walls worn

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 12,266 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front chassis rails corroded

Both nearside tyre side walls worn

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 5,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 5,456 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,027 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 96,027 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 92,698 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 92,698 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 92,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 88,144 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 88,144 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,488 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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L351 HYE is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L351 HYE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L351 HYE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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