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P934 RBP

1997 Ford Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

130,439 mi
Last recorded130,439 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Ford Bongo136,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP934 RBP
MakeFord
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 130,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 127,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section on centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2025 127,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section on centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 126,335 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 123,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2019 123,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working connectors corroded (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Under shield fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2016 122,805 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Fail 16 Feb 2016 122,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

N/S/R tyres bald on inner and outer edges.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,375 miles

n/s/r tyre weaeing on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 115,309 miles

all tyres heavily perished/deep cuts in tread.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 114,058 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,272 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 111,272 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Ford Bongo?

Based on 4,842 MOT tests across 228 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,037
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
228
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 159
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 132
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Registration plate lamp not working 97
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P934 RBP is a 1997 Ford Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Ford Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 136,092 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P934 RBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P934 RBP is a 1997 Ford Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P934 RBP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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