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P864 FDP

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,801 mi
Last recorded136,801 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 FDP
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2010 136,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 136,783 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 131,385 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

CENTER PROP SHAFT BEARING WORN

Fail 18 Sep 2009 131,347 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

CENTER PROP SHAFT BEARING WORN

Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,036 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 126,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 119,628 miles

REAR PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING WORN

Fail 14 Sep 2007 119,523 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

REAR PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING WORN

Pass 26 Sep 2006 113,086 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 113,085 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 106,844 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 106,701 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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P864 FDP 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 P864 FDP, 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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P864 FDP is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 28 May 1997.

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