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P872 GPH

1997 Ford Econoline

Grey Petrol 5400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,938 mi
Last recorded7,938 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Econoline69,221 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 GPH
MakeFord
ModelEconoline
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,400cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 7,938 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 7,930 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END FLOAT (2.6.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END FLOAT (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 7,930 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADE REPLACED (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END FLOAT (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPER BLADE REPLACED (8.2.2)

Offside Rear BRAKE SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded AXLE BRAKE PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play END FLOAT (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 7,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 7,915 miles

All tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Brake weight 3000kg

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 7,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All tyre sidewalls cracked and perished

Brake weight 3000kg

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2010 7,899 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION DIM

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

How Reliable is the Ford Econoline?

Based on 1,762 MOT tests across 206 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
1,207
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
206
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 53
fog lamp not working 46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 43
position lamp(s) not working 34
Stop lamp not working 32
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P872 GPH is a 1997 Ford Econoline in Grey with a 5,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Econoline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 69,221 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Econoline fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P872 GPH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Econoline typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Econoline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P872 GPH registered?

P872 GPH is a 1997 Ford Econoline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P872 GPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 GPH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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