MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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near side sill weak at the rear
rear door skin and handle insecure
slight oil leak at rear near side hub seal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
excessive handbrake travel
near side sill weak at the rear
rear door skin and handle insecure
slight leak at rear near side hub seal leaking
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
underbody rusty
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
underbody rusty
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
propshaft centre bearing badly worn - ADVISE RENEWAL !
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P859 SWR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 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 P859 SWR, 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 SWR registered?
P859 SWR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P859 SWR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P859 SWR shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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