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P101 OPO

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 80,006 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/F O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,969 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 79,965 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front suspension components slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 75,988 miles

Offside front sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body insecure Wing sharp edge (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn spring bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 60,966 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 60,966 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 58,789 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 58,789 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 56,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 54,460 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 53,395 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 51,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,551 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 49,883 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,282 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 48,028 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,333 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 45,298 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,117 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,882 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres worn edges

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 OPO is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P101 OPO, 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 OPO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P101 OPO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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