MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,240 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
slight damage to screen
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)
Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
slight damage to screen
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
Nearside Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
n/s front wheel arch corroded but not dangerous but strongly advise repair
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P838 GLS 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 66.7%.
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 P838 GLS, 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 P838 GLS registered?
P838 GLS is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P838 GLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P838 GLS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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