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M888 TTW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,731 mi
Last recorded70,731 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 TTW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,731 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 70,731 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 66,704 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 66,704 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 83,606 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 63,606 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 61,704 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 61,704 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 57,747 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 57,747 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes very noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2005 52,329 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 52,329 miles

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

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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M888 TTW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M888 TTW, 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 M888 TTW registered?

M888 TTW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is M888 TTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M888 TTW shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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