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P347 OET

1997 Ford Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

179,633 mi
Last recorded179,633 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Bongo136,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP347 OET
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 179,633 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 179,633 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill front to rear holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill front to rear hoed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 175,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 171,362 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES BADLY CORRODED

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 171,362 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES BADLY CORRODED

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 164,927 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 158,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 148,855 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 139,364 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 131,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 131,749 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Jun 2017 130,194 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2016 126,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 120,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel has a slight drag

oil leak off rear axle

Pass 2 Jun 2014 112,211 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 109,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 109,901 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2012 106,255 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 106,255 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2011 103,150 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 101,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 94,114 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 94,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,089 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,321 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 45,774 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P347 OET is a 1997 Ford Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 136,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P347 OET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P347 OET registered?

P347 OET is a 1997 Ford Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P347 OET safe to buy?

The MOT history for P347 OET shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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