MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,639 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside spot lamp inop
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
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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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?
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