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P870 JKO

1997 Ford Transit

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,858 mi
Last recorded121,858 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 JKO
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 121,858 miles

DAMAGE TO OSF & NSF LOWER SILL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

HEAD LAMP BULBS FITTED BLUE IN COLOR

NSR TYRE HEAVLY PERISHED

NSR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY TO OSF WHEEL BEARING

Fail 23 Aug 2010 121,790 miles

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

DAMAGE TO OSF & NSF LOWER SILL

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

FRONT ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

HEAD LAMP BULBS FITTED BLUE IN COLOR

NSR TYRE HEAVLY PERISHED

NSR WHEEL ARCH RUSTY

REAR CHASSIS RAILS RUSTY

REAR ROAD SPRINGS RUSTY

SLIGHT PLAY TO OSF WHEEL BEARING

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,903 miles

Rear panal rusting.

o/s front brake hose not corectly located in calipa, hose very close to rubbing on wheel.

o/s rear brake back plate damp.

Fail 22 May 2009 113,900 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake back plate is damp

Rear chassis and inner sill are rusting

Rear panal rusting

Pass 28 Feb 2008 103,645 miles

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

both rear leaf spring lower leaves slightly out of alignment

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,661 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,765 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 96,703 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 JKO is a 1997 Ford Transit in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 127,702 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 JKO, 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 JKO registered?

P870 JKO is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P870 JKO safe to buy?

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