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P127 NOR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

199,758 mi
Last recorded199,758 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 NOR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2018 199,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 196,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 192,097 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 188,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 184,148 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 184,147 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 177,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 172,390 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 172,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 166,212 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 165,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 156,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 147,381 miles

N/S/R Inner Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

O/S/R Inner Tyre Wearing On Inside Edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 140,792 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 140,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 128,927 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 128,897 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 115,320 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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P127 NOR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P127 NOR, 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 P127 NOR registered?

P127 NOR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P127 NOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 NOR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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