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P854 LRX

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,251 mi
Last recorded121,251 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP854 LRX
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 121,251 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 121,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 104,006 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 99,805 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 76,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine oil leak

slight wear in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,245 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2007 68,816 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 68,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads and discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2006 64,234 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 62,434 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P854 LRX is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P854 LRX, 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 P854 LRX registered?

P854 LRX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P854 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P854 LRX shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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