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P166 MBA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,313 mi
Last recorded107,313 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 MBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 107,313 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 106,067 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch very rusty.

Offside front wheel arch covered with tape.

Offside rear wheel arch covered with tape.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 106,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear wheel arch very rusty.

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

Offside front wheel arch covered with tape.

Offside rear wheel arch covered with tape.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 103,896 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded and weak.

Front section of offside outer sill and offside inner sill (under vehicle) corroded.

Offside front wheel arch covered with tape.

Offside rear wheel arch very rusty.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 100,133 miles

Offside front wheel arch very rusty.

Offside rear wheel arch very rusty.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 100,107 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front wheel arch very rusty.

Offside rear wheel arch very rusty.

Pass 27 Oct 2007 94,472 miles

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

Rear chassis valance corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2007 94,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear chassis valance corroded.

Unable to carry out front brake test due to condition of front brake discs and pads.

Pass 30 Sep 2006 90,067 miles

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

Rear chassis crossmember corroded.

Fail 25 Sep 2006 90,067 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear chassis crossmember corroded.

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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P166 MBA is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P166 MBA, 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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P166 MBA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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