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P815 JBA

1997 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,542 mi
Last recorded57,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 JBA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2010 57,542 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front inner wheel arches starting to rust

drivers step poor condition/corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers all starting to split

front wiper blades poor (starting to smear)

general corrosion on and under van

nearside front wheel arch holed not near any prescribed areas

propshaft centre coupling poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2010 57,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

both front inner wheel arches starting to rust

drivers step poor condition/corroded

exhaust mounting rubbers all starting to split

front wiper blades poor (starting to smear)

general corrosion on and under van

nearside front wheel arch holed not near any prescribed areas

propshaft centre coupling poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,157 miles

suspect rear seatbelts anchored to wooden floor unable to check if steel plates fitted on underside.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,811 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 15,654 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 10,403 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 10,403 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P815 JBA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P815 JBA, 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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P815 JBA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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