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P856 DPA

1997 Ford Transit

Yellow Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,436 mi
Last recorded109,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 DPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 109,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 100,246 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear seat has been removed at time of re-test but mounting bracket still in place.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 100,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 87,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 70,096 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

veh has bn stood up

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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P856 DPA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Yellow with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P856 DPA, 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 P856 DPA registered?

P856 DPA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P856 DPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 DPA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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