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P170 VUF

1996 Ford Courier

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,395 mi
Last recorded25,395 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Courier54,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 VUF
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 25,395 miles

offside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2005 25,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s rear wing arch slight corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2004 11,627 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2004 11,627 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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P170 VUF is a 1996 Ford Courier in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.7% with a typical mileage of 54,634 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P170 VUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P170 VUF registered?

P170 VUF is a 1996 Ford Courier, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is P170 VUF safe to buy?

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