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P844 RHK

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

214,949 mi
Last recorded214,949 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP844 RHK
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 214,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake hose secure on center bracket

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

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

o/s & n/s rear outer body sills corroded

temp repair to n/s front wheel arch

unable to turn off engine

Fail 28 Feb 2017 214,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake hose secure on center bracket

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

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

o/s & n/s rear outer body sills corroded

temp repair to n/s front wheel arch

unable to turn off engine

Fail 7 Feb 2017 214,769 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenses dirty (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step and sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lenses dirty (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside and nearside rear outer body sills corroded.

offside and nearside rear outer body sills corroded.

oil leak on engine.

Pass 11 Feb 2016 202,365 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine does not turn off by positive means

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 202,307 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint to pump (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

engine does not turn off by positive means

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge - advise tracking

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 193,360 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 183,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 162,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage to nearside front sill

Pass 7 Dec 2011 145,837 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 145,794 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 145,415 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 142,563 miles

propshaft centre bearing rubber split and has excessive movement

Fail 3 Jul 2006 142,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both propshaft centre bearings worn

nearside rear outer seat belt stork damaged

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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P844 RHK is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P844 RHK, 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 P844 RHK registered?

P844 RHK is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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