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P830 AJT

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

166,951 mi
Last recorded166,951 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 AJT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 166,951 miles

minor corrosion of front x member,offside inner sill,chassis rail at offside rear over axle

Pass 31 Mar 2012 160,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

minor corrosion ofchassis floor

Fail 1 Apr 2011 153,315 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some jacking/rusting to both sills

Pass 1 Apr 2011 153,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some jacking/rusting to both sills

Pass 1 Apr 2010 146,607 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 141,806 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 134,468 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 127,534 miles

some surface corrosion of wheel arces,nearside front and offside rear

Fail 3 Apr 2007 127,534 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

some surface corrosion of wheel arces,nearside front and offside rear

Pass 4 Mar 2006 118,337 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 118,337 miles

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

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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P830 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P830 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 P830 AJT registered?

P830 AJT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P830 AJT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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