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P839 NOA

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,777 mi
Last recorded100,777 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 NOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 100,777 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 98,676 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 98,674 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 93,606 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 93,588 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P839 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P839 NOA, 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 P839 NOA?

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What year was P839 NOA registered?

P839 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 6 June 1997.

Is P839 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P839 NOA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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