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P836 DSA

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,393 mi
Last recorded50,393 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 DSA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,393 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 49,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 48,325 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,961 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

discs corroded

load limit valve spring heavily corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 44,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 41,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,416 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 35,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 30,885 miles

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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P836 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P836 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 P836 DSA registered?

P836 DSA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P836 DSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P836 DSA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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