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P819 NAC

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,677 mi
Last recorded212,677 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP819 NAC
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 212,677 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f cassis corroded by wishborn

o/s/r inner wheel arch floor corroded

rear doors corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2011 212,614 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f cassis corroded by wishborn

o/s/r inner wheel arch floor corroded

rear doors corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2010 209,927 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 209,927 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2009 207,719 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 207,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 203,998 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 203,976 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 199,821 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 195,214 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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P819 NAC is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P819 NAC, 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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What year was P819 NAC registered?

P819 NAC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P819 NAC safe to buy?

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