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P129 YRU

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,411 mi
Last recorded124,411 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 YRU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 124,411 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 126,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,036 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 121,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 116,219 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 116,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 112,458 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 112,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 105,936 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 YRU is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YRU, 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 P129 YRU registered?

P129 YRU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P129 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P129 YRU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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