MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,876 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
most of vehicles chassis and prescribed areas are corroded but not excessive
n/s rear outer sill corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
most of vehicles chassis and prescribed areas are corroded but not excessive
n/s rear outer sill corroded
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE LOOKING CORRODED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
INNER SILLS / BODYWORK IS CORRODING + O/S REAR OUTER SILL
MAIN CHASSIS AND CROSS SECTIONS + LOAD FLOOR AREAS ARE CORRODING
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE LOOKING CORRODED
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
INNER SILLS / BODYWORK IS CORRODING + O/S REAR OUTER SILL
MAIN CHASSIS AND CROSS SECTIONS + LOAD FLOOR AREAS ARE CORRODING
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
rear cross member corroded but not excessive
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
stone chips in windscreen †underside corroded but very solid
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P831 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P831 LJW, 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 P831 LJW registered?
P831 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is P831 LJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P831 LJW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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