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P867 PBH

1997 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151 mi
Last recorded151 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 PBH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 151 miles

front pipe sealed but unable to determine the standard of repair due to pipe covered in sealer

rear number plate as water damage but letters still ledgible

Fail 16 Feb 2010 151,559 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both propshaft centre bearing excessively worn

slight play in n/s/f inner rack joint

slight play in o/s/f w/ bearing

Pass 23 Jan 2009 139,194 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 139,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 133,266 miles

battery insecure

brake pipe to rear o/s wheel poor condition

centre seat belt poor condition

o/s/r nail in tyre

oil leak

prop shaft centre bearing collasped

rear cross member corroding

rear floor boarded over

rear numberplate poor condition

slight play steering rack

Fail 26 Jan 2008 133,261 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

brake pipe to rear o/s wheel poor condition

centre seat belt poor condition

o/s/r nail in tyre

oil leak

prop shaft centre bearing collasped

rear cross member corroding

rear floor boarded over

rear numberplate poor condition

slight play steering rack

Pass 7 Feb 2007 127,957 miles

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

inside edge of o/s/f tyre worn

outside edge of n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall perishing

Fail 5 Feb 2007 127,916 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both door mirrors lower overtaking part of mirror deteriated/damaged

inside edge of o/s/f tyre worn

outside edge of of n/s/f tyre worn and sidewall perished

Pass 8 Feb 2006 118,799 miles

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

battery insecure

front offside inner wing poor condition, corroding

oil leak

slight play steering rack

Fail 7 Feb 2006 118,794 miles

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

front offside inner wing poor condition, corroding

oil leak

slight play steering rack

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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P867 PBH is a 1997 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P867 PBH, 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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P867 PBH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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