MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,695 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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N397 HWR is a 1996 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 HWR, 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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What year was N397 HWR registered?
N397 HWR is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1996.
Is N397 HWR safe to buy?
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