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P132 GNN

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,741 mi
Last recorded56,741 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 GNN
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,741 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end inner wheel arch under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 56,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch near top shock mount/ under Neath battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both perished (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going into flexi corroded at end inner wheel arch under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 54,486 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe feeding the offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

washer switch works intermittently

Fail 2 Sep 2024 54,486 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe feeding the nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe feeding the offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

washer switch works intermittently

Pass 31 Aug 2023 52,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,210 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 49,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 47,070 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,836 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 44,390 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2018 44,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

tyres deteriorated/sidewalls cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2018 42,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

tyres deteriorated/sidewalls cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,895 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 36,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

slight axle oil leak ( diff )

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,736 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,854 miles

Exhaust Corroding - No Leaks

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2013 30,620 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 29,943 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 28,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 26,645 miles

Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

front brake disk(s) slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2009 26,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 24,218 miles

oil leak from engine kw4

Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,286 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,145 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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P132 GNN is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P132 GNN, 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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P132 GNN is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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