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P834 OKO

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP834 OKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 103,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

chassis has areas of corrosion

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 99,181 miles

Both sills and all four wheel arch's are slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,686 miles

rear doors are corroded on the lower edge

Fail 2 Nov 2010 91,638 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f footwell corroded and holed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,611 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 OKO is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 OKO, 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 OKO registered?

P834 OKO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P834 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P834 OKO shows 5 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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