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P876 SBX

1997 Ford K

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,666 mi
Last recorded21,666 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford K68,430 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 SBX
MakeFord
ModelK
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2007 21,666 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 21,666 miles

Interior mirror missing.

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 18,790 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2006 18,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 15,176 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 15,130 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Ford K?

Based on 5,308 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
6,071
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 562
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 517
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 405
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 333
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 300
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P876 SBX is a 1997 Ford K in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford K models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.6% with a typical mileage of 68,430 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 K fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P876 SBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford K typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ford K is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P876 SBX registered?

P876 SBX is a 1997 Ford K, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P876 SBX safe to buy?

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