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P127 TWY

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,300 mi
Last recorded196,300 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 TWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2008 196,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 186,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2006 167,173 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 167,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 TWY is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TWY, 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 P127 TWY registered?

P127 TWY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P127 TWY safe to buy?

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