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P832 LDT

1997 Ford Transit

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,224 mi
Last recorded180,224 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP832 LDT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2021 180,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened and bearing support (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced foot well floar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2020 174,521 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal everywhere is covered with undersealed underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer wings poor condition

heavy undersealed in several places

vehicle corroded in several places underside from front to rear

Fail 15 Jan 2020 174,519 miles

Emissions not tested engine getting warm (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced vehicle corroded in several areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced vehicle corroded in several areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected crossmember corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal everywhere is covered with undersealed underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer wings poor condition

vehicle corroded in several places underside from front to rear

Pass 25 Jan 2019 168,969 miles

corroded in several places under side front to rear

vehicle heavy undersealed underside in several places front and rear

Fail 21 Jan 2019 168,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 162,928 miles

vehicle corroded in several places underside

Fail 8 Jan 2018 162,928 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in several places both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in several places both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 156,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 156,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 149,991 miles

corroded in several places

Fail 12 Jan 2016 149,990 miles

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

corroded in several places

Pass 5 Feb 2015 143,589 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 136,208 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 136,208 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 129,751 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 129,694 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 114,241 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 106,582 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 98,752 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 93,038 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 85,468 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 85,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 80,364 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P832 LDT is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P832 LDT, 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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P832 LDT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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