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P866 KBD

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,004 mi
Last recorded169,004 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 KBD
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 169,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

border line wear/deterioration in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

damage to both lower door mirrors

front shock absorbers generally weak

Fail 7 Aug 2008 168,923 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

border line wear/deterioration in both rear upper shock absorber bushes

damage to both lower door mirrors

front shock absorbers generally weak

fuel leak off pipes poor condition

Pass 6 Aug 2007 147,104 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

large crack in windscreen just outside swept area-recommend replacement

offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge (stepped tread)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 128,908 miles

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

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

damage to windscreen

unable to see brake pad thickness

Fail 7 Aug 2006 128,908 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

damage to windscreen

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Aug 2005 108,225 miles

corrosion in brake pipe between load sensing valve and flexy brake hose

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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P866 KBD is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P866 KBD, 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 P866 KBD registered?

P866 KBD is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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