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L7 NWB

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,847 mi
Last recorded121,847 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 NWB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 121,847 miles

bonnet cable release damaged

headlight lenses misty

propshaft mount rubber worn

Fail 4 Sep 2012 121,841 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

bonnet cable release damaged

headlight lenses misty

propshaft mount rubber worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 117,773 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,697 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 112,258 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 106,484 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 101,101 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,552 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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L7 NWB is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L7 NWB, 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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What year was L7 NWB registered?

L7 NWB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is L7 NWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 NWB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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