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P834 NVR

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,379 mi
Last recorded110,379 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 110,379 miles

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

wheel arches corroded but not holed

Fail 10 Feb 2009 110,379 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wheel arches corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Jan 2008 108,354 miles

NSF brake hose showing signs of corrosion.

NSF/OSF inner and outer sills severely damaged.

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

NSR half shaft seal leaking.

Fail 22 Jan 2008 108,353 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

NSF brake hose showing signs of corrosion.

NSF/OSF inner and outer sills severely damaged.

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

NSR half shaft seal leaking.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 102,522 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 102,514 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 99,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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 NVR is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NVR, 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 NVR registered?

P834 NVR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P834 NVR safe to buy?

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