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P859 GRR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

159,680 mi
Last recorded159,680 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP859 GRR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2019 159,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 157,946 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 157,490 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 115,426 miles

FRONT SHOCKER TOP MOUNTINGS WORN

Pass 19 Nov 2016 153,880 miles

rear ns outer sill area rusted /handbrake travel could be less/rear hose to rear regulator metal pipe rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,600 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 148,878 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 148,012 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 147,135 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 146,460 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 146,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 144,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r & o/s/r leaf springs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 141,725 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Nov 2008 138,836 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 138,836 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 137,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 130,746 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 124,180 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKE READINGS

Fail 10 Aug 2005 122,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

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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P859 GRR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P859 GRR, 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 P859 GRR registered?

P859 GRR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 May 1997.

Is P859 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P859 GRR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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