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P833 FJB

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,408 mi
Last recorded166,408 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 FJB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 166,408 miles

front reg plate cracked

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

corrosion on load bearing chassis legs

flex brake pipes ends corroded

previous welding repairs carried out

rear leaf springs splayed

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2012 166,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Spare tyre defective

corrosion on load bearing chassis legs

flex brake pipes ends corroded

front reg plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

previous welding repairs carried out

rear leaf springs splayed

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 26 May 2011 157,375 miles

stonechip front screen,flexi ends corroded,brake pipes corroded,coil springs corroded,play in front wheel bearings

Fail 21 May 2011 157,375 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

stonechip front screen,flexi ends corroded,brake pipes corroded,coil springs corroded,play in front wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jun 2010 151,076 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 138,936 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 138,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 132,584 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 128,164 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 123,481 miles

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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P833 FJB is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P833 FJB, 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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P833 FJB is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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