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P850 FDP

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,721 mi
Last recorded128,721 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 FDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,721 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

general contition represents age of vehicle

nearside and offside front headlamps deteriorating and beam patten weak

nearside rear number plate lamp slightly dim

oil leak

rusting to under side and front and rear suspension components and prescrided areas

slight play in nearside and offside front wheel bearings

Pass 1 Oct 2015 121,349 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

general condition represents age of vehicle

oil leak

play in centre propshaft bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2014 112,204 miles

General condition represents age of vehicle

Handbrake lever has slight movement/play

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2013 105,008 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,624 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,595 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 91,448 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 91,352 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 85,508 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,803 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 81,803 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2007 79,775 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 79,681 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,722 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 68,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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P850 FDP is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P850 FDP, 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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P850 FDP is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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