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P855 TGP

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

181,136 mi
Last recorded181,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 TGP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 181,136 miles

Corrosion too off side inner arch turret

Extensive repairs have been made too underside

Handbrake poor

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

mirrors have some damage

Fail 8 Jun 2015 181,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Corrosion too off side inner arch turret

Extensive repairs have been made too underside

Handbrake poor

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

mirrors have some damage

Fail 2 Jun 2015 187,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front seatbelt stalk cover missing

Fail 6 May 2015 187,124 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 20 May 2014 186,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 12 May 2014 186,703 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 2 May 2013 185,531 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2013 185,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front step corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 184,840 miles

Front discs corroded

Genral corrosion to front chassis and sill areas

Near side front door step corroded

Near side mirror back missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 184,855 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front discs corroded

Genral corrosion to front chassis and sill areas

Near side front door step corroded

Near side mirror back missing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 182,773 miles

Both wiper blades split on ends

Drivers door handle stiff

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S door step corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S rack rod end has slight play

Oil leak

Outer sleeves of both handbrake cables damaged

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 176,422 miles

Center propshaft mounts slight play

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S rack rod end slight play.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 176,422 miles

Center propshaft mounts slight play

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

O/S rack rod end slight play.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 172,568 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 172,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f door step and both front wheel arches

corrosion to rear cross member

front number plate deteriating

play in centre propshaft bearings

rear axle leak,engine oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 166,826 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 166,726 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P855 TGP is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 P855 TGP, 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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P855 TGP is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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