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P847 NWE

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

235,535 mi
Last recorded235,535 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 NWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2008 235,535 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 235,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 May 2007 231,307 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Fail 14 May 2007 231,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 222,512 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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P847 NWE is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow 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 P847 NWE, 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 P847 NWE registered?

P847 NWE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P847 NWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 NWE 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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