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P170 KJH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,146 mi
Last recorded104,146 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 104,146 miles

both front inner wings corroding.

both headlamp lenses deteriorating.

long park brake travel.

o/s/r chassis leg corroded.

rear brake pipe corroded.

several body panels accident damaged.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 100,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,043 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,105 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 81,404 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

long handbrake travel.

n/s/r wing+door,o/s/f wing+door damaged

oil leak

surface rust front brake discs

Fail 2 Dec 2005 81,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

battery insecure

long handbrake travel

n/s/r wing + door damaged, o/s/f wing + door damaged

surface rust front brake discs

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 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJH, 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 KJH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 July 1997.

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