MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
advise both front and rear wheel arches corroded
advise both front and rear wheel arches corroded
advise both front sills corroded
advise unable to check front brake pads
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
advise both front and rear wheel arches corroded
advise unable to check front brake pads
heavy surface corrosion to rear cross member
horn switch is stiff to operate
play in centre propshaft bearing
play in n/s hub and steering
surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle
wiper smear screen
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front number plate cracked
headlamp aims diffused
n/s mirror cracked
surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle
vehicle leans to n/s
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
headlamp aims diffused
surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle
vehicle leans to n/s
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
both headlamp aims are slightly diffused
n/s/f outer seat belt webbing is in poor condition
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight play in steering system
O/S mirror cracked
o/s/f coil spring badly corroded
o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped
rear brakes imbalanced
surface corrosion to complete undervehicle and chassis
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
front springs are corroded
o/s mirror cracked
slight imbalance in rear brakes
slight mishape in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall
surface corrosion to chassis and vehicle underbody
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P836 XAA is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P836 XAA, 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 P836 XAA registered?
P836 XAA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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