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P863 NOA

1997 Ford Transit

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,846 mi
Last recorded88,846 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 NOA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 88,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage to offside rear lamp

excessive parking brake travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre won inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2008 82,042 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 72,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 72,812 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2006 65,792 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside door mirror cover broken ( repaired with tape )

offside rear light lens broken ( repair tape used )

Pass 18 Jun 2005 59,155 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P863 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P863 NOA, 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 P863 NOA registered?

P863 NOA is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P863 NOA safe to buy?

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