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P115 PPU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,989 mi
Last recorded140,989 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 PPU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 140,989 miles

front number plate has slight damage

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded

near side front coil spring rusty

nearside rear chassis rusted but not holed

off side rear chassis rusted but not holed

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Oct 2014 140,435 miles

NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED AND HOLD

REAR OFFSIDE CHASSIS CORRODED AND HOLD

Fail 10 Oct 2014 140,363 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

NEARSIDE SILL CORRODED AND HOLD

REAR OFFSIDE CHASSIS CORRODED AND HOLD

Pass 20 Nov 2013 139,750 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS RUSTED BUT NOT HOLED

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 138,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 136,978 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 135,205 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 134,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 131,918 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 129,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 127,472 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 124,425 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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P115 PPU 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 91.7%.

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 P115 PPU, 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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What year was P115 PPU registered?

P115 PPU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P115 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 PPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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