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P869 SWR

1997 Ford Transit

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

148,922 mi
Last recorded148,922 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 SWR
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 148,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 148,901 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill x4 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill weld inadequate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 29 May 2019 148,768 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x4 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 16 May 2018 141,752 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 141,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 129,812 miles

all brake pipes surface corrosion

surface corrosion around suspension mounts

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 5 May 2017 129,807 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under vehicle surface corrosion

all brake pipes surface corrosion

surface corrosion around suspension mounts

Fail 24 Jan 2017 129,787 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar locking device missing bolt missing (6.6.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear sun visor (8.1.2b)

Central Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear cross member rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2015 122,271 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side step slight corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Off side step slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 115,029 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Near side lower front step slight corrosion

Near side rear lower inner wheel arch slight corrosion

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

Off side front lower front step slight corrosion

Off side inner sill slight corrosion

Off side rear loer inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear cross beam slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2013 113,770 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 113,746 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 113,329 miles

All four wheel arches repaired with tape

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

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

Offside front chassis leg/suspension mount corroded

Offside front sill step corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside rear inner wheel arch split along the seam but is welded along the seam from the inside

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 113,329 miles

All four wheel arches repaired with tape

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front chassis leg/suspension mount corroded

Offside front sill step corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

Offside rear inner wheel arch split along the seam but is welded along the seam from the inside

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 106,750 miles

offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside outer sill to step has slight corrosion

Fail 14 Jan 2010 106,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front wheel arch has slight corrosion

offside outer sill to step has slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2010 106,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Battery insecure

off side rear wheel arch rusted

Pass 22 Dec 2008 100,727 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 91,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 91,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 85,810 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 85,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P869 SWR is a 1997 Ford Transit in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 P869 SWR, 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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P869 SWR is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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