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P113 SVV

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,583 mi
Last recorded185,583 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 185,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers seat mechanism worn

leaf springs splayed

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 6 May 2015 185,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

drivers seat mechanism worn

leaf springs splayed

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 May 2014 179,385 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

leaf springs splayed

Fail 8 May 2014 179,242 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes corroded

leaf springs splayed

Pass 15 May 2013 173,432 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

leaf springs splayed

nearside and offside sill area corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear brake backplate covered with fluid

offside front chassis leg corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 173,295 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

leaf springs splayed

nearside and offside sill area corroded but not considered excessive

nearside rear brake backplate covered with fluid

offside front chassis leg corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 166,686 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside chassis corroded near fuel tank

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear outer tyre worn near the limit and screw in tread

Fail 18 Apr 2012 166,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

nearside chassis corroded near fuel tank

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear outer tyre worn near the limit and screw in tread

offside front tyre worn near the limit on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2011 160,003 miles

nearside chassis corroded near fuel tank

rear brake imbalance high

steering rack slight play

Fail 13 Apr 2011 159,998 miles

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a) DANGEROUS

nearside chassis corroded near fuel tank

rear brake imbalance high

steering rack slight play

Pass 22 Oct 2009 150,644 miles

corrosion at nearside front

Fail 22 Oct 2009 150,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (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 fractured (2.4.A.3)

corrosion at nearside front

Pass 10 Apr 2008 139,844 miles

O/s chsssis leg corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 139,839 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/s/f tyre worn to limit and nail in tread.

O/s chsssis leg corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 129,097 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 129,092 miles

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

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

Both rear inner tyres wearing low on inside edges of tread.

Corrosion visible along o/s chassis main leg.

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 SVV is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P113 SVV, 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 SVV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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