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M768 ATW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,324 mi
Last recorded96,324 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM768 ATW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 96,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 96,324 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 95,150 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 94,069 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 94,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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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M768 ATW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M768 ATW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M768 ATW registered?

M768 ATW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is M768 ATW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M768 ATW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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