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P849 YAA

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

207,210 mi
Last recorded207,210 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 207,210 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

header tank split and leaking.

nearside wing mirror cover missing.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 199,344 miles

all wheel archs corroded and taped

offside and nearside door mirror cases broken

offside front seat runners worn

rear offside door corroded and taped

steering wheel cover worn

Fail 11 Dec 2007 199,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all wheel archs corroded and taped

offside and nearside door mirror cases broken

offside front seat runners worn

rear offside door corroded and taped

steering wheel cover worn

Pass 15 Dec 2006 191,140 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit on edges

front wheel arches badly rusty

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

nsf tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Fail 11 Dec 2006 191,139 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front wheel arches badly corroded but not in prescribed area

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit on edges

nearside wing mirror casing damaged

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit on edges

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 YAA is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P849 YAA, 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 P849 YAA registered?

P849 YAA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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