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P866 MNF

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,507 mi
Last recorded124,507 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 124,507 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 124,492 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2007 118,614 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 118,614 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

nearside inner step holed

offside step holed

power steering pipes not secure

rear doors corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2006 112,882 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 112,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

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 MNF 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 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 P866 MNF, 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 MNF registered?

P866 MNF is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P866 MNF safe to buy?

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