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P837 LJW

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

103,696 mi
Last recorded103,696 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 LJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 103,696 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 102,138 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2024 102,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 101,070 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 101,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 100,776 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 100,776 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,944 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 97,559 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 97,559 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 95,772 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 95,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 95,322 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 95,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 87,409 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 75,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 69,125 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 61,871 miles

rear brake application differential on maximum 25%

Pass 17 May 2011 52,719 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

centre propshaft bush worn

Pass 18 May 2010 43,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 40,249 miles

bad rear brake squeal advise investigation

Pass 30 May 2007 37,646 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,631 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 28,513 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P837 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 P837 LJW, 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 P837 LJW registered?

P837 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P837 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P837 LJW shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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