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P860 LJW

1997 Ford Transit

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,516 mi
Last recorded134,516 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 LJW
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 134,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 129,692 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 129,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 121,756 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 121,756 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 111,208 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 111,208 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,555 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 98,555 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front 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)

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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P860 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P860 LJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P860 LJW registered?

P860 LJW is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P860 LJW safe to buy?

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