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P836 XAA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,333 mi
Last recorded194,333 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP836 XAA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 194,333 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 194,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 190,727 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 187,710 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 187,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 184,077 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 184,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 180,521 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2006 180,521 miles

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

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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