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P871 FCH

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,746 mi
Last recorded84,746 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 FCH
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 May 2017 84,746 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 82,810 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 80,604 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 78,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 76,277 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,905 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 70,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 68,536 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 64,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 55,907 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 50,022 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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P871 FCH 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 100%.

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 P871 FCH, 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 P871 FCH registered?

P871 FCH is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P871 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 FCH shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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