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P869 UWU

1997 Ford Courier

White Diesel 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,440 mi
Last recorded14,440 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Courier66,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 UWU
MakeFord
ModelCourier
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,440 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 14,440 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 99,322 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Courier?

Based on 32,371 MOT tests across 5,502 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
5,954
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,502
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,148
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,376
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,110
Registration plate lamp not working 2,035
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P869 UWU is a 1997 Ford Courier in White with a 1,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Courier models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.9% with a typical mileage of 66,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Courier fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P869 UWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Courier typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Courier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P869 UWU registered?

P869 UWU is a 1997 Ford Courier, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P869 UWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P869 UWU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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