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P145 VBH

1997 Ford Transit

White Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

256,555 mi
Last recorded256,555 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 VBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2009 256,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 256,555 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 247,455 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2008 247,455 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 243,828 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 243,828 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P145 VBH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P145 VBH, 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 P145 VBH registered?

P145 VBH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P145 VBH safe to buy?

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