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P856 VWU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,723 mi
Last recorded140,723 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 VWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 140,723 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body in poor condtion

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

drivers seat poor

holed corrossion outside prescribed areas

spring bushes all perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 128,744 miles

centre bearing worn

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion outside prescribed areas holed

drivers seat poor

rear body poor

Fail 3 Jan 2012 128,742 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

centre bearing worn

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

corrossion outside prescribed areas holed

drivers seat poor

rear body poor

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,630 miles

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

drivers seat worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 107,387 miles

corrossion to chassis outside prescribed areas

offside step corrodded

Pass 22 May 2009 99,600 miles

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Fail 16 May 2009 99,592 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

corrossion outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 94,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all chassis rails and underside of vehicle badly corroded

front brake discs poor condition

handbrake travel long

n/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded near shock mount

o/s/f door step holed and corroded

rear leaf springs front bushes and o/s/r split and perished

slight play in both front steering arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

spare wheel hanger badly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2007 92,831 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 92,823 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)

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

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

front brake hose metal pipes corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2006 91,609 miles

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 VWU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VWU, 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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P856 VWU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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