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P164 OWJ

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,349 mi
Last recorded184,349 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 OWJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2010 184,349 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 172,179 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 154,328 miles

body condition poor

play in steering rack

Fail 24 Dec 2007 154,328 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

body condition poor

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2006 143,024 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 29 Dec 2006 143,024 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2005 130,533 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 130,533 miles

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

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 OWJ is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OWJ, 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 P164 OWJ registered?

P164 OWJ is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P164 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P164 OWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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