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P133 RBA

1997 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,437 mi
Last recorded135,437 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 135,437 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier nearside and offside (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet and underneath vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy manifold (8.1.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights have masks/converters fitted

both sills corroded

corrosion underneath on components

exhaust deteriorated

handbrake no reserve travel

nearside front wing, offside front wing and outer sills 'taped' up

prop shaft mount defective

rear wheels binding on

surface corrosion on brake pipes to master cylinder

Pass 4 Aug 2016 134,211 miles

nearside front wheel arch rusty

nearside front wing rusty

offside front wheel arch rusty

offside outer sill rusty

slight leak on exhaust manifold ( cracked)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 131,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 131,219 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 131,218 miles

head lihgt beam converters fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2014 131,218 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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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P133 RBA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P133 RBA, 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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P133 RBA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P133 RBA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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