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P126 YGD

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

51,124 mi
Last recorded51,124 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 YGD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,124 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear arch rust and damage

offside rear tyre 2mm and perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 50,510 miles

general surface rust on chassis(no holes)

interior mirror taped to screen,

Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,905 miles

nearside rear body damage

offside rear tyre 2mm

Fail 5 Aug 2009 48,903 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear body damage

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 23 Jul 2008 47,488 miles

chip in screen

front number plate poor

offside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Jul 2007 46,096 miles

all the seats behind driver have been removed †small stone chip in screen on drivers side

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,634 miles

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

chip windscreen

o/s/r seat belt mount high

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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P126 YGD is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P126 YGD, 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 P126 YGD registered?

P126 YGD is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P126 YGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 YGD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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