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N624 LBM

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,665 mi
Last recorded228,665 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN624 LBM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 228,665 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Body has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 227,209 miles

signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2015 225,033 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

body corrosion to rear

Pass 27 Mar 2014 221,716 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 217,665 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 214,290 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2011 210,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 205,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 200,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 198,851 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 194,848 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 27 Mar 2007 184,347 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 169,697 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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N624 LBM is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N624 LBM, 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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N624 LBM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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