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P851 OWE

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,714 mi
Last recorded127,714 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 OWE
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 127,714 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 127,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 123,542 miles

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear body has wood floor/tools rack

rear loading doors has slightly corrored from bottom

Fail 4 Aug 2008 123,541 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

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

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

rear body has wood floor/tools rack

rear loading doors has slightly corrored from bottom

Pass 8 Aug 2007 120,347 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 120,346 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2006 112,263 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 112,263 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch broken off

coolant is low

small stone chips o/s screen

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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P851 OWE is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red 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 P851 OWE, 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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P851 OWE is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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