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P837 VWU

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,759 mi
Last recorded175,759 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 175,759 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 170,053 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 164,657 miles

o/s/r shocker lower bush slight play

under van is covered in mud

Pass 25 Oct 2007 158,822 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 148,900 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 148,884 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 145,889 miles

the brake pipes across rear axle has been greased so a full inspection was not possible

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 VWU is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VWU, 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 P837 VWU registered?

P837 VWU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P837 VWU safe to buy?

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