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P864 UWU

1997 Ford Transit

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,959 mi
Last recorded119,959 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 UWU
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 119,959 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn edges ,

corrosion prescent sills

front brake ferralls corroded both sides (hoses)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 119,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn edges ,

corrosion prescent sills

front brake ferralls corroded both sides (hoses)

Pass 2 Aug 2008

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Aug 2008

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 May 2007 106,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2007

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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 UWU is a 1997 Ford Transit in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 UWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P864 UWU registered?

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

Is P864 UWU safe to buy?

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