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P11 ABO

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,816 mi
Last recorded142,816 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 ABO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 142,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

vehicle has genral corrosion. 6 hour welding carried out before mot

Pass 10 Oct 2016 136,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,761 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 136,559 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 136,374 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 136,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 135,882 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 135,303 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 135,303 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 134,372 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 133,400 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 133,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 124,536 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal sections of front brake flexies starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2008 124,423 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

metal sections of front brake flexies starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2007 118,276 miles

manual cancell only on indicators. slight drag n/s/r brake

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 204,529 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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P11 ABO is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P11 ABO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P11 ABO registered?

P11 ABO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P11 ABO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 ABO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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