1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R791 YNG
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 168,596 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2007.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,596 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R791 YNG Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2006
- 168,596 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R791 YNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (R791 YNG) between June 2006 and July 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces th”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)”.
R791 YNG Mileage History
- 28/06/2006168,596 mi
- 04/07/2006168,596 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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