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P834 DSA

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,972 mi
Last recorded110,972 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 DSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 110,972 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 102,099 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2013 92,852 miles

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

Offside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 92,745 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 85,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 85,105 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 77,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,145 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 57,492 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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P834 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P834 DSA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P834 DSA registered?

P834 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 March 1997.

Is P834 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 DSA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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