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P355 BAP

1997 Ford Econoline

White Petrol 7600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Econoline69,221 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 BAP
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 162,981 miles

this is on dvsa as a petrol but this has a diesel engine / diesel test was done and a print off was done at the time

Pass 16 Jul 2024 157,018 miles

this is not a petrol it has a diesel engine fitted its from the usa

Pass 24 May 2023 152,073 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 149,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 149,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 148,348 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 146,054 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 143,492 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 140,843 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 137,146 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2016 137,146 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 133,174 miles

battery slightly loose

Pass 15 May 2013 131,988 miles

exhaust corroding in places

general underbody corrosion

o/s mirror glass cracked (view ok)

slight play both front outer anti-roll bar link bushes

Pass 16 May 2012 130,230 miles

both rear indicator bulbs loosing colour (just meets pass)

general corrosion to exhaust

general wear and corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2011 124,352 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges/perishing

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

general underbody corrosion

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 27 May 2009 118,658 miles

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

offisde rear back plate damp

play in steering drop arm ball joint

power steering pipe corroded

Fail 18 May 2009 118,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offisde rear back plate damp

play in steering drop arm ball joint

power steering pipe corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2008 116,514 miles

front antirollbar rubbers slight play

n/s/r tyre has uneven wear inner edge

rear indicators turning white (will need replacement soon)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 111,434 miles

exhaust for corrosion

rear indicators loosing colour just meet criteria

tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Jul 2006 102,543 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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P355 BAP is a 1997 Ford Econoline in White with a 7,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,221 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P355 BAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P355 BAP is a 1997 Ford Econoline, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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