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P142 MNO

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,551 mi
Last recorded121,551 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 MNO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 121,551 miles

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 10 Jul 2013 121,469 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

Fail 2 Aug 2012 116,492 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside and offside front sill damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front step corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 116,492 miles

nearside and offside front sill damaged

nearside front tyre sidewall cracked

nearside rear sill corroded

offside front step corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 116,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 112,817 miles

N\S\F Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 30 Jul 2011 112,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N\S\F Tyre outer side wall perished

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2010 112,527 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 111,955 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 111,926 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 111,117 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 111,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 109,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 107,255 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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P142 MNO is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P142 MNO, 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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P142 MNO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 January 1997.

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