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P170 ARG

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,353 mi
Last recorded161,353 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 ARG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 161,353 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 154,698 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 144,124 miles

offside body corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2008 134,010 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2007 129,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.4b)

STONE CHIP OUT OF ZONE A NEEDS ATTENTION

Fail 5 Jul 2007 129,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 126,961 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 126,942 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 119,898 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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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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