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P168 OLT

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,164 mi
Last recorded138,164 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 OLT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 138,164 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,893 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 136,893 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

advisory prop shaft centre bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,818 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,856 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 130,856 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 126,649 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 126,649 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 113,103 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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P168 OLT 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 P168 OLT, 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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P168 OLT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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