CarVerify

Free Car Check

P838 UDL

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,924 mi
Last recorded113,924 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 UDL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 113,924 miles

slight crossion rear wheel arches

Fail 26 Oct 2016 113,923 miles

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

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

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

slight crossion rear wheel arches

Fail 19 Oct 2016 113,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch coroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Osr wheel arch coroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 109,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f shock mount upper inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r upper shock mount area/chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 109,977 miles

Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion and o/s/r outer wheel archs (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seatbelt mount outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mount front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front leaf spring mount area inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring shackle mount area inner sill and inner arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/f shock mount upper inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r upper shock mount area/chassis corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear leaf spring shackle mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively s (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,227 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Fail 23 Jun 2015 100,202 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel bearing has a slight noise

Pass 8 Jul 2014 95,182 miles

offside front wheel bearing has a small noise

Fail 3 Jul 2014 95,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front wheel bearing has a small noise

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013 92,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear doors corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2013 92,202 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

rear doors corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2012 87,487 miles

offside rear door corroding

Fail 11 Jul 2012 87,477 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

offside inner sill corroded (x2)

offside rear door corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,778 miles

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

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

offside rear inner sill rusty

rear doors rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,020 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,204 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 75,949 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 75,949 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 72,327 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 72,295 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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
Full Ford Transit reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P838 UDL is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 P838 UDL, 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

How do I check the history of P838 UDL?

You can check the full history of P838 UDL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P838 UDL registered?

P838 UDL is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P838 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P838 UDL shows 20 tests with a 55% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P838 UDL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P838 UDL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.