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P845 OVV

1997 Ford Transit

Multi-colour Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

30,807 mi
Last recorded30,807 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 OVV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 30,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 30,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 30,704 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 30,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 30,611 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 30,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine is damp with oil

light corrosion to o/s/f step / inner sill but not yet holed or excessive

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2017 30,483 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 30,452 miles

both rear tyres poor condition(distorted)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 30,426 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,290 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,211 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 30,066 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 30,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 29,940 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 29,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,912 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 28,711 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,711 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,435 miles

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 OVV is a 1997 Ford Transit in Multi-colour with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 OVV, 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

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What year was P845 OVV registered?

P845 OVV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P845 OVV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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