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N397 NCK

1996 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

40,639 mi
Last recorded40,639 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Ford Escort62,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 NCK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 40,639 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 40,574 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 40,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 40,476 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 40,337 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 40,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 40,305 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,249 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 38,147 miles

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

nearside spot lamp inop

Pass 24 Apr 2010 32,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 31,364 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 31,364 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,983 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 30,323 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,935 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 NCK is a 1996 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NCK, 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 NCK registered?

N397 NCK is a 1996 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N397 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N397 NCK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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