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P156 JUK

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,254 mi
Last recorded117,254 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 JUK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 117,254 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 117,252 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s rear bumper end cap missing.Various corrosion evident in non prescribed areas

Pass 13 Mar 2008 113,912 miles

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered to be excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2008 113,911 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered to be excessive

Pass 7 Mar 2007 109,055 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 109,054 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

various corrosion evident in non prescribed areas

Pass 2 Nov 2005 102,889 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 102,887 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P156 JUK is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P156 JUK, 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 P156 JUK registered?

P156 JUK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P156 JUK safe to buy?

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