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P817 NOG

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,689 mi
Last recorded79,689 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 NOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 79,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 79,372 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,294 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 78,620 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 78,586 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Over sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner by mud flap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill by mud flap (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under step (5.2.6)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 78,066 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear number plates deterioated

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

propshaft centre bearing worn

slight out of balance on rear brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2014 77,287 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wheel arches corroded

general vehicle structure corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

tow bar socket flap broken

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,410 miles

centre propshaft mounting/bearing collapsed

front tyre worn on edges

trailor socket cover missing

Pass 7 Mar 2012

fluctution from rear brakes

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,291 miles

back door corroded

front metal brake hoses corroded

n/s wiper split

o/s rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 73,610 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 73,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 71,279 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Propshaft component defective

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 68,864 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,948 miles

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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P817 NOG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P817 NOG, 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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P817 NOG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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