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P107 GNU

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,398 mi
Last recorded74,398 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 GNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 74,398 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,367 miles

Oil leak

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,849 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 55,507 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 45,541 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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P107 GNU is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 62,516 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 P107 GNU, 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 29 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P107 GNU?

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What year was P107 GNU registered?

P107 GNU is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P107 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 GNU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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