MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,353 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside body corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.4b)
STONE CHIP OUT OF ZONE A NEEDS ATTENTION
Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)
Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
Oil leak
stone chip in windscreen (swept area) not exceeding 40mm
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Front Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P170 ARG is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P170 ARG, 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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What year was P170 ARG registered?
P170 ARG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P170 ARG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P170 ARG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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