MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
400,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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slight corrosion under vehicle and around all wheel arches
Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.F.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
long travel on hand brake lever
very muddy under vehicle
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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P859 TGC is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 TGC, 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 TGC registered?
P859 TGC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P859 TGC safe to buy?
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