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P140 FRR

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,197 mi
Last recorded200,197 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 FRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 200,197 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 200,192 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

center prop bearing play

Pass 30 Apr 2009 199,936 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 199,602 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 199,130 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 199,130 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ADVISE O/S/F DOOR STEP INNER SILL SECTION IS HAS HOLED CORROSION OUT SIDE OF PRISCRIBED AREA

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P140 FRR 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 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 P140 FRR, 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 P140 FRR registered?

P140 FRR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P140 FRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 FRR 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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