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P866 XWV

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,134 mi
Last recorded129,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP866 XWV
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,134 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 126,444 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 215,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 208,728 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 197,762 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 190,849 miles

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 XWV is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XWV, 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 XWV registered?

P866 XWV is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P866 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P866 XWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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