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P849 NOA

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,569 mi
Last recorded120,569 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 NOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 120,569 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 120,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 114,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 109,536 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 107,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 101,854 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 97,030 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 91,649 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 86,401 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 86,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 77,657 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,107 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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P849 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P849 NOA, 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 P849 NOA registered?

P849 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P849 NOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P849 NOA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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