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P146 WUA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,630 mi
Last recorded217,630 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 WUA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 217,630 miles

Both front wheels binding slightly

Both front wipers smearing.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 217,622 miles

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

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

Both front wheels binding slightly

Both front wipers smearing.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 217,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 217,278 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 214,302 miles

Advise general condition.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2007 214,298 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 210,361 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

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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P146 WUA is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P146 WUA, 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 WUA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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