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P164 NLR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,403 mi
Last recorded133,403 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 133,403 miles

front brake pads appear low

handbrake travel slightly high

nail in offside rear inner tyre

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

drivers step corroded

font number plate damaged slightly

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

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

nearside and offside headlamp glasses deterrorated

nearside front and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre low pressure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perrished no cords showing

offside front tyre low tread

towing ball missing

towing pin electric socket broken

Fail 20 Oct 2011 133,397 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

drivers step corroded

font number plate damaged slightly

front brake pads appear low

handbrake travel slightly high

nail in offside rear inner tyre

nearside and offside headlamp glasses deterrorated

nearside front and offside front wheel arches corroded

nearside front tyre low pressure

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perrished no cords showing

offside front tyre low tread

towing ball missing

towing pin electric socket broken

Pass 19 Oct 2009 132,857 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 132,844 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 127,603 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn edge

nearside rear inner tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 5 Jan 2007 119,530 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 119,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 111,000 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 111,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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 NLR 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 55.6%.

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 P164 NLR, 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 NLR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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