MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
341,852 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front member corroded in areas
Nearside Front NSF inner wing areas corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear nsr spring hanger corroded
front headlight has a weak pattern
front member corroded in areas
front spring hanger corroded/weak in areas
n/s/f inner wing areas corroded/weak in areas
o/s/f inner wing corroded/weak in areas
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake performance shows distortion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake performance shows distortion
corrosion to n/s inner sill
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
n/s/f wheel arch/step corroded
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamps poor beam pattern
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both headlamps poor beam pattern
nearside front wheel arch starting to corrode
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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P166 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue 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 P166 VHT, 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 VHT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1997.
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