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85,681 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind leaf hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Nearside Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general under body corrosion
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill next to spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced next to rear spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected lower cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer chassis behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nsf and osr (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength As marked rear shackle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Front too rear marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Including step, inner cill, underside of step covered in fibreglass (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Step included in this area (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Subframe and steering mounting as marked (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Near side inner and outer body central position corroded but not in prescribed area.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Water tank mounting loose
Offside Off side inner and outer body central position corroded but not in prescribed area.
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step, inner sill, outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
multiple areas of corrosion outside of prescibed area, or non strcuctual which does not affect the integrity of the vehicle
water tank securing bolt loose but not likely to become detatched
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
slight play in offside front of steering rack area
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P146 PCA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 P146 PCA, 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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P146 PCA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 1997.
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