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P144 RFM

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,524 mi
Last recorded159,524 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 RFM
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2008 159,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nsf inner sill holed

Pass 21 Nov 2007 155,568 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 155,568 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

front brake pads getting low

nearside front door panel at bottom badly corroded

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner plus outer edges of tyre needs changing with good tyre underneath

Pass 3 Jun 2006 154,762 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 154,760 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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P144 RFM is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P144 RFM, 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 P144 RFM registered?

P144 RFM is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P144 RFM safe to buy?

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