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N397 ECM

1996 Ford Escort

Purple Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,721 mi
Last recorded10,721 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 ECM
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 10,721 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 10,721 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside front bumper has minor damage

Pass 31 Aug 2010 5,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 99,070 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 92,893 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 87,075 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2006 77,704 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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N397 ECM is a 1996 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N397 ECM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N397 ECM is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N397 ECM safe to buy?

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