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P827 AJT

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,811 mi
Last recorded181,811 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP827 AJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 181,811 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 181,811 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 17 May 2008 176,454 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight "HUM" from right hand front wheel bearing

Tape around seat belt catch on second row left hand seat

Pass 26 Apr 2007 172,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear nearside passenger seat belt catch cover broke

Pass 15 Apr 2006 158,933 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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P827 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P827 AJT, 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 P827 AJT registered?

P827 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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