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P162 TBV

1997 Ford Transit

Cream Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,968 mi
Last recorded73,968 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 TBV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 73,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 72,279 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 71,286 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 71,285 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,805 miles

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

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 17 Mar 2015 69,805 miles

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

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

nsf tyre perished

osf tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,393 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 68,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 67,143 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 65,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,604 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 62,609 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 61,001 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 59,405 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 59,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 57,538 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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P162 TBV is a 1997 Ford Transit in Cream with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P162 TBV, 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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P162 TBV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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