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P837 SLG

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

210,960 mi
Last recorded210,960 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 SLG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 210,960 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 210,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 206,864 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2014 206,835 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2013 203,959 miles

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 203,924 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

slight play in n/s front wheelbearing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 200,933 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 200,895 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 196,609 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 196,592 miles

Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 19,143 miles

slight bind on o/s rear

Pass 7 Sep 2009 186,434 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 186,428 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 5 Aug 2008 165,446 miles

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

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

corrosion front ns arch

corrosion osf inner step

corrosion rear lower doors

slight front and rear brake judder

Fail 3 Jul 2006 15,200 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,200 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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P837 SLG is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P837 SLG, 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 SLG registered?

P837 SLG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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