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P834 DTO

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,451 mi
Last recorded231,451 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 DTO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 231,451 miles

both rear floors holed and corroded has had part repair

chip on windscreen

front pads look low

n/s lower door corroded

offside front and rear arches and lower door corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2008 231,441 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both rear floors holed and corroded has had part repair

chip on windscreen

front pads look low

n/s lower door corroded

offside front and rear arches and lower door corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2007 220,721 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 220,709 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/side mirror housing has sharp edge.

slight play in n/side rack arm.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 205,022 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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)

both central propshaft bushes badly worn

o/s/f track control arm has play in inner joint

Fail 6 Nov 2006 204,878 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Propshaft component defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 191,286 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 190,908 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

propshaft defective

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 DTO is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DTO, 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 P834 DTO registered?

P834 DTO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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