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P112 NLF

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,585 mi
Last recorded144,585 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP112 NLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 144,585 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2020 144,582 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 141,915 miles

Exhaust blowing slightly

o/s/r sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2018 139,282 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 136,667 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 136,628 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake binding

front chassis rails corroded @ leaf spring mountings

front inner wings corroded

general corrosion noted to prescribed areas and cill bottoms

Pass 29 Mar 2016 135,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front innerwing corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear quarter under panel corroded outside prescribed areas

Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,009 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

offside front innerwing corroded outside prescribed areas

offside rear quarter under panel corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 10 Apr 2015 132,237 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,191 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

interior mirror insecure

slight distorsion on all brakes

Fail 16 Apr 2014 131,191 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

interior mirror insecure

slight distorsion on all brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 129,528 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner wing becoming corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 129,140 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front inner wing becoming corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight rust on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 14 Apr 2011 128,057 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 124,768 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,341 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 120,341 miles

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 116,137 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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P112 NLF is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P112 NLF, 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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P112 NLF is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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