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P848 AFV

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,235 mi
Last recorded124,235 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 AFV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 124,235 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both side front and rear chassis legs corroded

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Fail 12 Apr 2010 124,232 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

both side front and rear chassis legs corroded

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2008 120,820 miles

accident damage to bonnet

exhaust system very close to prop-shaft at centre section

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s and n/s rear springs - slight out of alignment

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to front chassis crossmember

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s front brake discs

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) - front to rear brake pipe - rear brake pipe (L/valve to flexi)- rear axle brake pipes. advise check regularly for further deterioration

Fail 11 Jul 2008 120,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

accident damage to bonnet

exhaust system very close to prop-shaft at centre section

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s and n/s rear springs - slight out of alignment

o/s/f tyre on legal limit on tread

rear of van lined out with timber

slight damage to front chassis crossmember

slight oil leak on engine

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion and light scoring on o/s and n/s front brake discs

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) - front to rear brake pipe - rear brake pipe (L/valve to flexi)- rear axle brake pipes. advise check regularly for further deterioration

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,748 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 115,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

brake pads (front) look VERY low advise strip and check

o/s and n/s rear springs slight out of alignment

o/s/r brake squealing in operation advise check

rear of van lined out with timber

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) front to rear brake pipe (mid and rear sections)rear brake pipes (i.e. load valve to rear flexi & rear axle pipes)

surface corrosion on rear chassis crossmember

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,424 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 109,384 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

damage to bonnet

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on tread

possible - n/s/f spring "lighter" gauge than o/s/f

rear of van lined out with timber

small split in brake pedal rubber

surface corrosion on - o/s and n/s front flexible brake pipes (metal sections) and rear brake pipes i.e. front to rear - rear section and load valve to flexi b/pipe

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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P848 AFV is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P848 AFV, 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 P848 AFV registered?

P848 AFV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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