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P135 FWL

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 FWL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front wheel arches will cause sharp edges

nearside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 17 Aug 2007 94,842 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 94,768 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

areas of body arein poor condition and will cause sharp edges

engine oil kesk

nearside front chassis showing signs heavy rusting

Pass 18 May 2006 86,570 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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P135 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P135 FWL, 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 P135 FWL registered?

P135 FWL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P135 FWL safe to buy?

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