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P148 SVV

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,884 mi
Last recorded59,884 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP148 SVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 59,884 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 59,876 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 57,893 miles

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

handbrake lever pivot seized/worn . Centre support broken

ns front brake slower releasing

ns wiper blade slightly split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2009 57,889 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

handbrake lever pivot seized/worn . Centre support broken

ns front brake slower releasing

ns wiper blade slightly split

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 53,811 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre handbrake rod support bracket broken

handbrake lever pivot seized

os front tyre wall slightly damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2008 53,979 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

centre handbrake rod support bracket broken

handbrake lever pivot seized

os front tyre wall slightly damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 50,191 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 50,191 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,230 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P148 SVV is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P148 SVV, 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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P148 SVV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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