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P81 LOG

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

223,420 mi
Last recorded223,420 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP81 LOG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 223,420 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion all underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 220,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in o/s/f top suspension mount worn

play in steering coloum

rear cross member corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2021 212,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering coloum

Fail 30 Jan 2021 212,858 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering coloum

Pass 1 Feb 2020 208,411 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion on rear brake pipes

general under carriage corrosion

nearside front side repeater lense missing

o/s/f inner step corroded

o/s/f tyre worn to limit inner edge

oil leak

rear cross member corroded

slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 13 Apr 2019 198,370 miles

slight engine oil leak

front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear cross member corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/r lower shocker bush

Pass 31 May 2018 182,324 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle and repairs

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 31 May 2018 182,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

light corrosion noted underneath vehicle and repairs

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 22 May 2017 166,732 miles

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing uneven

o/s rear chassis leg starting to corrode

prop shaft bolt missing

Fail 8 May 2017 166,014 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/ sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres wearing uneven

o/s rear chassis leg starting to corrode

prop shaft bolt missing

Pass 24 May 2016 15,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 152,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 May 2015 139,144 miles

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

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

slight corrosion staring on n/s/f wing.

slight corrosion to n/s/f strut top.

Fail 5 May 2015 139,144 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight corrosion staring on n/s/f wing.

slight corrosion to n/s/f strut top.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 133,099 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

both n/s/r tyres are perished in tread area, may soon need replacement

damage to underside of o/s/r light unit

holed corrosion outside of prescribed areas o/s/f underside of door step

o/s/r inner tyre worn

Fail 29 Apr 2014 133,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both front headlamp lenses are deteriorated

both n/s/r tyres are perished in tread area, may soon need replacement

damage to underside of o/s/r light unit

holed corrosion outside of prescribed areas o/s/f underside of door step

o/s/r inner tyre worn

Pass 26 Nov 2012 128,476 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 124,453 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,947 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,285 miles

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn low on edges

nearside front bumper damaged

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2009 108,285 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake rod locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Oil leak

cut in nearside front tyre

front tyres worn low on edges

nearside front bumper damaged

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2008 102,303 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion forming on the brake pipes

front tyre wear is uneven

power steering pipes corroded

rust marks around nearside front wheel nuts

the n/s of the cab floor is cracked close to the seat mounting

the o/s sill lower seam is damaged

Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,303 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

power steering pipes corroded

rust marks around nearside front wheel nuts

Pass 15 Nov 2007 93,822 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 93,822 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,626 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2006 54,825 miles

battery insecure

Fail 24 Jan 2006 54,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

battery insecure

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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P81 LOG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 P81 LOG, 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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P81 LOG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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