1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R764 PRA
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 162,911 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2014
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/08/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2496cc
R764 PRA Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2013
- 162,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R764 PRA Mileage History
- 09/11/2006131,263 mi
- 27/11/2006131,460 mi+197 mi
- 27/11/2007135,746 mi+4,286 mi
- 28/11/2007135,746 mi
- 22/11/2008140,897 mi+5,151 mi
- 02/12/2008140,996 mi+99 mi
- 25/06/2010144,368 mi+3,372 mi
- 26/06/2010144,373 mi+5 mi
- 14/06/2011150,787 mi+6,414 mi
- 11/06/2012155,898 mi+5,111 mi
- 08/07/2013162,911 mi+7,013 mi
Average of roughly 4,751 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
R764 PRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R764 PRA) between November 2006 and July 2013.
The record contains 7 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2013 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)”; “Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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