CarVerify

Free Car Check

P143 VAM

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,105 mi
Last recorded32,105 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP143 VAM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,105 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 316,280 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 306,676 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 298,271 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 287,512 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 287,506 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 277,698 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 277,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 262,844 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 241,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 221,244 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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P143 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P143 VAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P143 VAM?

You can check the full history of P143 VAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P143 VAM registered?

P143 VAM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is P143 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P143 VAM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P143 VAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P143 VAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.