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P133 CTT

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,968 mi
Last recorded41,968 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 CTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,968 miles

nearside/offside front footstep panels corroded.but not within prescribed area.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 40,650 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 40,650 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,375 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 37,461 miles

rear row seat belt guide broken

Fail 13 Oct 2008 37,461 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear row seat belt guide broken

Pass 12 Oct 2007 33,702 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 33,689 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,494 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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P133 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P133 CTT, 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 P133 CTT registered?

P133 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P133 CTT safe to buy?

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