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P131 KKE

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,703 mi
Last recorded49,703 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 KKE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 49,703 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 44,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 42,961 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,814 miles

BS mark faded o/s centre window

inspect rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear tyres, tread cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,680 miles

1 o/s middle glass bs standard logo faded. 2 exhaust knocking on heat shield above the rear axle.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 37,479 miles

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 37,416 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 36,377 miles

seat belt frayed

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,333 miles

Nearside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Offside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

several seat belts worn on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,931 miles

n/s mirror cover damaged

seat belt worn

Pass 26 Jan 2006 31,191 miles

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

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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P131 KKE is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 P131 KKE, 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 P131 KKE registered?

P131 KKE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P131 KKE safe to buy?

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