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P860 NWG

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,486 mi
Last recorded112,486 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP860 NWG
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,486 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 11,243 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

brake pedal rubber worn hand brake rod bracket insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 102,117 miles

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Battery insecure

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION SPLIT.

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

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

O/S CORNER OF FRONT LOWER BODY PANEL MISSING.

OUTRIGGERS ON TIPPER BODY ARE CORRODED AND HOLED.

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

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE OPERATING ROD SUPPORT BRACKET IS BROKEN,

SOME GENERAL CORROSION AROUND TIPPER BODY.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2010 102,101 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

BOTH FRONT WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Battery insecure

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION SPLIT.

INNER SECTION OF DRIVERS DOOR STEP CORRODED AND HOLED.

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

O/S AND N/S DOOR STEPS CORRODED AND HOLED.

O/S CORNER OF FRONT LOWER BODY PANEL MISSING.

OUTRIGGERS ON TIPPER BODY ARE CORRODED AND HOLED.

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

Oil leak

PARKING BRAKE OPERATING ROD SUPPORT BRACKET IS BROKEN,

SOME GENERAL CORROSION AROUND TIPPER BODY.

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,328 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 100,328 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 98,114 miles

Battery insecure

CORROSION STARTING AROUND CAB WHEEL ARCHES AND LOWER EDGES OF DOORS.

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION IS SPLIT.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,011 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

CORROSION STARTING AROUND CAB WHEEL ARCHES AND LOWER EDGES OF DOORS.

DRIVERS SEAT CUSHION IS SPLIT.

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,728 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 2 Aug 2007 93,628 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,922 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F DISC WORN AND SCORED

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 NWG is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NWG, 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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P860 NWG is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 25 June 1997.

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