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P164 GNH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,670 mi
Last recorded148,670 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 GNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 148,670 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 147,578 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 145,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 142,036 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 141,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 139,365 miles

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

N/S/R Outer tyre kerbed.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2012 108,775 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

N/S/R Outer tyre kerbed.

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 148,789 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 148,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2009 145,870 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 145,854 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 143,552 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 142,339 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 127,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 119,418 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 119,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

body bolt missing

both rear spring front eye mount weak

rear brake balance borderline

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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P164 GNH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P164 GNH, 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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P164 GNH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 January 1997.

Is P164 GNH safe to buy?

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