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ExpiredMileage
124,235 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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P848 AFV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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