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P104 VAM

1997 Ford Transit

Black Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

153,400 mi
Last recorded153,400 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 VAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 153,400 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 153,400 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

battery insecure and main leads close to steering coupling.

front tyres cracing in treads.

wheel arches filled with body plastic padding.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 151,503 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 151,503 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front exhausts poorly fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 146,205 miles

rear wheel arches /both becoming corroded/jagged edges

welding to chassis members poorly welded

Pass 30 Jul 2008 129,141 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses has corrosion on metal parts.

offside rear wheelarch has tape over sharp edges

rear number plate in poor condition

steering stiff

Fail 30 Jul 2008 129,141 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses has corrosion on metal parts.

rear number plate in poor condition

steering stiff

Fail 24 Jul 2008 128,781 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

A CONTINUOUS SEAM WELD FOR PATCH REPAIRS IS THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE WELD REPAIR.

MANY OF THE WELDED PATCHES ARE INSECURE,ie NOT CONTINUOUS WELDS.

WELD REPAIR ON THE OFF SIDE REAR CHASSIS ,EXTENDS ON TO THE TOWING BAR BRACKET.THIS IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.

both near side front and off side front flexi to metal brake pipe some corrosion.

off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.the tyre is also worn on the inner edge.

off side front wheel bearing has some free play and some noise.

please do not paint the weld repairs with thick black under seal ,as it conseals the quality of the weld.

the chassis of this vehicle has many areas of corrosion that pass todays mot test,but will need attention in the future.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 128,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both near side front and off side front flexi to metal brake pipe some corrosion.

off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.the tyre is also worn on the inner edge.

off side front wheel bearing has some free play and some noise.

the chassis of this vehicle has many areas of corrosion that pass todays mot test,but will need attention in the future.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 121,934 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 114,216 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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P104 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P104 VAM, 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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P104 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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