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P861 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,822 mi
Last recorded111,822 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 111,822 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 111,821 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,298 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,938 miles

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 65,938 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 85,010 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P861 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P861 FTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P861 FTT registered?

P861 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P861 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P861 FTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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