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P165 LMB

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,076 mi
Last recorded204,076 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 LMB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2009 204,076 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 204,076 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 199,872 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

fuel leak

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

parking brake rod support weakend

Pass 1 Feb 2007 197,316 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 197,316 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 194,760 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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P165 LMB is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P165 LMB, 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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P165 LMB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 January 1997.

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