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P849 XWV

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,846 mi
Last recorded210,846 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 XWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 210,846 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 209,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion step (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 209,556 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 209,555 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 207,814 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 207,813 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 206,292 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 204,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 202,869 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 201,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 201,813 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 200,344 miles

Coolant leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 198,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 195,341 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 195,341 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT CRACKS

NEAR SIDE FRONT GRILLE BROKEN

NEAR SIDE FRONT TRACK ROD END SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 188,463 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 188,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR

Pass 29 Nov 2007 184,182 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 179,208 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 175,764 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 XWV is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWV, 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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P849 XWV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 29 April 1997.

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