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P846 DCJ

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,929 mi
Last recorded113,929 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP846 DCJ
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2010 113,929 miles

all wheel arches corroded

both front shock absorbers slight leak

brake pipe to rear hose corroded

headlamp aim image poor

n/s side door corroded at bottom edge

o/s outer sill corroded

rear door corroded at bottom edge

Pass 9 Feb 2009 108,730 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

headlamp aim image poor

n/s sliding door corroded at bottom edge

n/s steering rack arm slight play

o/s/ outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,218 miles

both rear and o/s/f wheel arch corroded

play n/s/f steering rack arm

play n/s/f wheel

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,306 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 100,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2006 95,096 miles

o/s/r,n/s/r,o/s/f wheel arches corroded

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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P846 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P846 DCJ, 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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P846 DCJ is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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