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P121 CPR

1997 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,006 mi
Last recorded91,006 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ford Motor Caravan88,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 CPR
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,006 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 90,993 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mount in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever stiff to release/pull on (1.1.6 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick breaking up (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 6 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 90,971 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 90,068 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Full engine bay covered by sponge material hampering full inspection of bodies

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch cover insecure

Signs of body corrosion NSF arch area & OSF bumper support area

Fail 4 Jan 2019 90,067 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Both under bonnet batteries (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system also insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Full engine bay covered by sponge material hampering full inspection of bodies

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch cover insecure

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Signs of body corrosion NSF arch area & OSF bumper support area

Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,086 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

x2 battery in engine bay insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2017 86,083 miles

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working top marker lights (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

x2 battery in engine bay insecure

Pass 6 May 2016 83,216 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 121,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

most of the outer marker lights are inoperative

Fail 13 May 2015 120,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

most of the outer marker lights are inoperative

Pass 27 May 2011 76,538 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2009 56,027 miles

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

right-hand drive headlights fitted at time of re-test

Fail 23 Dec 2009 56,027 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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P121 CPR is a 1997 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 88,040 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 Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P121 CPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P121 CPR registered?

P121 CPR is a 1997 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P121 CPR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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