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P85 HCH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,330 mi
Last recorded194,330 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 HCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2014 194,330 miles

Clutch pedal very high

Excessive parking brake travle

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

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

VEHICLE IN VERY POOR COROADED CONDITION THROUGHOUT

Fail 26 Jun 2014 194,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Clutch pedal very high

Excessive parking brake travle

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

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

Oil leak

Rear mudguard insecure

VEHICLE IN VERY POOR COROADED CONDITION THROUGHOUT

Pass 25 Jun 2013 176,233 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 164,338 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 164,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust center rubber mount split

Pass 22 Jun 2011 156,270 miles

both front brake discs corroded/pitted/poor condition

front to rear brake pipe corroded at several places

nearside battery loose

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

stone chips in windscreen

front and rear of rear body mounting bolts are missing

Pass 29 Jun 2010 153,602 miles

centre prop shaft bolt loose

Pass 15 Jun 2009 141,916 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 130,618 miles

front number plate deteriorating

windscreen damage outside zone 'A'

Fail 19 Jun 2008 130,618 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front number plate deteriorating

windscreen damage outside zone 'A'

Pass 6 Jun 2007 119,549 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 108,755 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 108,740 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P85 HCH is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P85 HCH, 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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P85 HCH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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