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P870 UFU

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 92,240 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 92,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,770 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 79,582 miles

1 of 4 washer jets blocked

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 75,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 75,512 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 75,365 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 74,822 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 UFU is a 1997 Ford Transit in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 UFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P870 UFU registered?

P870 UFU is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P870 UFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P870 UFU shows 8 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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