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AIG 6637

1997 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

247,724 mi
Last recorded247,724 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Transit127,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 6637
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2008 247,724 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 223,516 miles

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

Oil level at minimum

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 223,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 223,505 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 213,251 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 213,227 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 213,108 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 198,498 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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AIG 6637 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 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AIG 6637, 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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AIG 6637 is a 1997 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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