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P117 DNL

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 DNL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2006 112,577 miles

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

o/s steering rack has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2006 112,577 miles

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

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

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

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,799 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2006 111,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 11,978 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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P117 DNL is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P117 DNL, 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 P117 DNL registered?

P117 DNL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P117 DNL safe to buy?

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