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P135 XVK

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 XVK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 151,635 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body in poor condition

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to o/s step area

Fail 15 Aug 2008 151,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

body in poor condition

surface corrosion to chassis

surface corrosion to o/s step area

Pass 19 Jun 2007 145,766 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 18 Jun 2007 145,752 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake pipes

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Pass 11 Jan 2006 138,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 138,868 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 XVK, 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 XVK registered?

P135 XVK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P135 XVK safe to buy?

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