MOT Status
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218,948 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal soft
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubbers perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play rubbers perished (6.1.7 (b) (i))
all of underneath of van freshly undersealed
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner floor step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all of underneath of van freshly undersealed
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE AND SILLS COVERED IN SPRAY SEALER
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sills and complete underside heavily covered in underseal
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
outer sills and complete underside heavily covered in underseal
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake 'dragging' slightly
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s and n/s wiper blades slightly deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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P500 SER is a 1998 Ford Transit in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 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 P500 SER, 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 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P500 SER?
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What year was P500 SER registered?
P500 SER is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is P500 SER safe to buy?
The MOT history for P500 SER shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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