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P863 WWY

1997 Ford Transit

Maroon Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

250,525 mi
Last recorded250,525 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP863 WWY
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 May 2009 250,525 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

all wheel arches repaired with filler

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

n/s and o/s inner sill at step area showing signs of excessive corrosion

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

pannel damage to rear n/s door

small play to o/s front wheel bearing

travel at handbrake

Pass 5 Dec 2007 245,301 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front outer tyre wall split not showing cords

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

rear crossmember showing signs of excessive corossion

slight distortion to n/s front tyre

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2007 245,301 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s inner sill step showing signs of excessive corossion

rear crossmember showing signs of excessive corossion

slight distortion to n/s front tyre

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2006 239,637 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s indicator lense small crack

slight leak from leak off pipe

Fail 26 May 2006 239,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

injector leak off pipe leaking slightly

nearside indicator lense cracked slightly

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 WWY is a 1997 Ford Transit in Maroon with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P863 WWY, 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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P863 WWY is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 April 1997.

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