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P845 DNT

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,823 mi
Last recorded260,823 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 DNT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 260,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 260,863 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 260,823 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 260,823 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 257,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 257,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 255,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside/offside cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of cab (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside/offside cross member/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside/offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 255,913 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2013 251,127 miles

all of the chassis is rusting

inner and outer sills are rusting

rear of exhaust is rusted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 249,081 miles

n/s chassis corroded

play n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Jun 2010 245,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 243,067 miles

front brake discs in poor condition.

Fail 2 Jul 2009 243,943 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 22 Jan 2008 239,719 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 235,073 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 235,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear mudguard insecure

both second to front body mounts missing

nearside rear inner tyre is flat

Pass 16 Jan 2006 229,081 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 229,081 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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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P845 DNT is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P845 DNT, 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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P845 DNT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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