MOT Status
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175,921 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general under body corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Both (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and minor weep at final drive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
nsr outline marker not working.
nsr upper indicator not working.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P870 JYC is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 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 JYC, 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 JYC registered?
P870 JYC is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 5 February 1997.
Is P870 JYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P870 JYC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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