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P135 NLR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,826 mi
Last recorded171,826 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 NLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2008 171,826 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

N/S/F track rod end boot split

O/S/F tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine

Slight play in steering rack

Washer bottle loose

Pass 23 Aug 2007 169,981 miles

Oil leak engine

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Corrosion to N/S floor

Corrosion to under body

N/S/F trackrod end boot split

Fail 22 Aug 2007 169,981 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Corrosion to N/S floor

Corrosion to under body

N/S/F trackrod end boot split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine

Pass 22 Aug 2006 165,068 miles

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

N/S/R door hinge broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine

Play in steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2006 165,068 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R door hinge broken

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine

Play in steering rack

Pass 24 Aug 2005 159,445 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight play in steering rack.corrision to r/spring fixed shackle hangers,front subframe & crossmember & o/s/f wheel arch.

Fail 23 Aug 2005 159,445 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 NLR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 NLR, 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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P135 NLR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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