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P135 VBH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

226,343 mi
Last recorded226,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2009 226,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Coolant leak

body & underbody corrosion in various places

prop shaft centre bearing is badly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2008 222,503 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 222,449 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

body & underbody corrsion in various places

o/s rear door hinge loose

Pass 23 Jul 2007 217,884 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 217,851 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Propshaft component defective

damage on n/s rear lamp assy

n/s rear bumper end cap missing

Pass 20 Jul 2006 212,146 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 212,130 miles

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 VBH 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 VBH, 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 VBH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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