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P157 VFH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,812 mi
Last recorded143,812 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 VFH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 143,812 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

floor pans are corroded

front wheel arches are corroded and covered with tape

rear cross member is corroded

sills are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2009 135,818 miles

Rear floor is getting corroded

inner sills are corroded

rear cross member is getting corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2008 125,609 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,740 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 118,739 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre has a nail in it

Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,612 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 113,496 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

propshaft defective

Pass 8 Jul 2005 103,997 miles

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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P157 VFH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P157 VFH, 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 P157 VFH registered?

P157 VFH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P157 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 VFH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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