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P101 BNR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,795 mi
Last recorded25,795 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP101 BNR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 25,795 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 25,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2021 23,191 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 23,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 19,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 17,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 17,934 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminals (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 17,912 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected secondary battery missing (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill by spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to under surface of vehicle

Fail 7 Nov 2018 17,911 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps affected by the operation of hazard operation (4.4.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all four wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill rusty before and after the rear wheel o/s/r sill rusty before the rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Secondary battery missing

Pass 24 Jun 2015 17,417 miles

o/s outer sill at rear is corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 17,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s outer sill at rear is corroded

o/s rear inner tyre is flat

Pass 26 Jun 2013 17,119 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 13,593 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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P101 BNR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P101 BNR, 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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P101 BNR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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