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P141 NLR

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,968 mi
Last recorded87,968 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 NLR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 87,968 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 85,853 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES BECOMING POOR AND SMALL SPLITS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front headlamp mount cracked not insecure

offside front headlamp on lower limit

Fail 10 Jan 2009 85,853 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES BECOMING POOR AND SMALL SPLITS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front headlamp mount cracked not insecure

offside front headlamp on lower limit

Pass 11 Apr 2008 84,022 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,075 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,137 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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P141 NLR 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 83.3%.

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 P141 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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What year was P141 NLR registered?

P141 NLR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P141 NLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P141 NLR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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