1997 Ford Transit 2.5L Diesel · R143 CHT
1997 Ford Transit (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. MOT expired on 29 Jan 2016.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jan 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 May 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R143 CHT Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT expired on 29/01/2016
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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No MOT history available
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