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P113 NLF

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 NLF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 73,659 miles

advise handbrake travel

advise wiper blades starting to split

Fail 9 May 2013 73,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise handbrake travel

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 16 May 2012 61,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oilo leak from engine

rear body panel inner sections starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe section

wiperblades starting to perish

Fail 15 May 2012 61,955 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oilo leak from engine

rear body panel inner sections starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak at front flexi pipe section

wiperblades starting to perish

Pass 13 May 2011 46,211 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 46,095 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 39,179 miles

engine top coolant hose in poor condition and leaking

Pass 14 May 2009 35,638 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,032 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 31,279 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play in os steering arm

Fail 13 Nov 2007 31,279 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight play in os steering arm

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,158 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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P113 NLF is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P113 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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P113 NLF is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P113 NLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P113 NLF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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