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P129 TWY

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,258 mi
Last recorded136,258 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 TWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 136,258 miles

n/s door step corroded but not perscribed area

n/s under sill area corroded but not perscribed area

prop-shaft centre bearing mounting collasped

Fail 24 Apr 2009 136,243 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

n/s door step corroded but not perscribed area

n/s under sill area corroded but not perscribed area

prop-shaft centre bearing mounting collasped

Pass 21 Apr 2008 134,252 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 134,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

o/s door hinge insecure

prop-shaft forward centre support worn

prop-shaft universal joint/s worn

Pass 28 Dec 2006 117,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine oil leak. all wheel arches starting to corrode. n/s door mirror shroud missing. front grille inscure. centre & rear prop carrier worn.

Fail 8 Dec 2006 117,078 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine oil leak. all wheel arches starting to corrode. n/s door mirror shroud missing. front grille loose. centre & rear prop carriers worn . o/s & n/s tyer close to limmits. n/s front shock absorber starting to leak . chip mark to B zone n/s fron

Pass 14 Dec 2005 100,813 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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P129 TWY 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 57.1%.

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 P129 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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P129 TWY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 February 1997.

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