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P161 VHT

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,032 mi
Last recorded132,032 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 VHT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 132,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 121,895 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 9 Dec 2015 119,781 miles

Front BOTH BUMPER ENDS INSECURE

Fail 26 Nov 2015 119,753 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings STEP SILL / WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER STEP SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER STEP SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings UNDER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced HEADLIGHT LENS DAMAGED NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced HEADLIGHT LENS DAMAGED NO BEAM PATTERN (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Front BOTH BUMPER ENDS INSECURE

Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

surface corrosion lower of rear doors

Fail 14 Nov 2014 116,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

surface corrosion lower of rear doors

Pass 14 Nov 2013 112,686 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 109,218 miles

Both front bumper end caps insecure to bodywork

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear wiring to tow plug insecure, cable tied to step

Fail 29 Nov 2012 109,214 miles

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

Both front bumper end caps insecure to bodywork

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear wiring to tow plug insecure, cable tied to step

Fail 14 Nov 2011 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 68,896 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 68,281 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 66,799 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 64,537 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2006 61,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 61,516 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

offside front wiper blade split

oil leck from gearbox

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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P161 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P161 VHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 VHT registered?

P161 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P161 VHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 VHT shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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