MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
291,456 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NOTE; o/s/f road wheel slightly corroded.
NOTE; slight crack to front number plate
NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r leaf springs. NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes.NOTE; surface corrosion to n/s/f ando/s/f coil springs. NOTE; surface corrosion to centre section of floor pan. NOTE; surface corrosion to
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.
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P856 WTX is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?
P856 WTX is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is P856 WTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for P856 WTX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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