MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
This vehicle has general corrosion.
Vin plate missing.
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)
Offside Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)
Vin plate missing.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
o/s/r chassis corodded near bump stop
o/s/r window not fitted correctly in hinge
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P129 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 VAM, 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 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1997.
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