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P870 CTT

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,776 mi
Last recorded114,776 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 CTT
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 114,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 107,150 miles

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

inner rear arches rusty not structural

n/s/f inner sill corroded not structural

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 107,005 miles

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

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

inner rear arches rusty not structural

n/s/f inner sill corroded not structural

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 102,188 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,079 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 93,079 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 89,206 miles

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

corrosion at o/s/r inner wing

slight wear in front anti rollbar pivot bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 82,708 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,708 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 74,476 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,968 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 69,761 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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P870 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P870 CTT, 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 P870 CTT registered?

P870 CTT is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P870 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 CTT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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