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P170 GNH

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,542 mi
Last recorded100,542 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 GNH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 100,542 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 100,531 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 84,683 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 84,679 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,290 miles

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

corrosion on offside front footwell

Fail 29 Aug 2012 60,282 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

8 passenger seats fitted at time of test

corrosion on offside front footwell

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,964 miles

corrosion in offside outer door sill

Fail 17 Aug 2011 36,949 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion in offside outer door sill

Pass 31 Aug 2010 21,726 miles

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

o/s/f under door step rustey

Fail 31 Aug 2010 21,721 miles

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

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

o/s/f under door step rustey

Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring 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)

brake pipes corroding in places.

front brake discs slightly rusty.

front brake hose ferrules corroded.

hand brake cables ferrules corroded.

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on outer edge.

rear brake application noisy.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 21,706 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes corroding in places.

front brake hose ferrules corroded.

hand brake cable ferrules corroded.

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on outer edge.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall.

rear brakes noisey on application.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 20,522 miles

nearside rear tyre scuffed on sidewall.

rear brakes noisey on application.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 18,697 miles

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2007 18,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s & o/s/f brake hose ferrules heavily corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2006 16,640 miles

front brake hose ferrules 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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P170 GNH is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P170 GNH, 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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P170 GNH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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