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P864 GRR

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,392 mi
Last recorded88,392 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 88,392 miles

near side rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear lower sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

play in nearside steering rack end

rear crossmeber badly corroded not within a prescribed area

Fail 3 May 2012 883,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

near side rear sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear lower sill corroded but not with in a prescribed area

play in nearside steering rack end

rear crossmeber badly corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 6 May 2011 85,445 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 81,776 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 81,722 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,867 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 78,806 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,012 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 61,022 miles

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

nearside support panelling fractured on footstep

Fail 18 Mar 2006 60,818 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear support panel fractured.

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 GRR is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P864 GRR, 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 GRR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P864 GRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P864 GRR shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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