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P102 GDP

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,808 mi
Last recorded119,808 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 GDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,808 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 117,297 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 114,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 114,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,362 miles

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

rear brake balance just met

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,326 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 102,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 95,878 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 95,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2005 91,434 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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P102 GDP is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P102 GDP, 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 P102 GDP registered?

P102 GDP is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P102 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P102 GDP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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