Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · P87 SLG

P87 SLG

1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 09/05/1997. Recorded mileage 49,583 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD TRANSIT
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 23/08/2025
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
49,583 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/08/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1997
Engine
2496cc

P87 SLG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2024
  • 49,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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P87 SLG Mileage History

  1. 18/08/202147,992 mi
  2. 13/07/202248,252 mi+260 mi
  3. 19/07/202248,266 mi+14 mi
  4. 24/08/202349,466 mi+1,200 mi
  5. 24/07/202449,583 mi+117 mi

Average of roughly 543 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P87 SLG MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Transit (P87 SLG) between August 2021 and July 2024.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 24 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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