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P107 LTP

1997 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,493 mi
Last recorded55,493 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 LTP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 55,493 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hole in o/s sill panel

o/s/r rear floor pan corroded & rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,285 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,285 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 36,568 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 36,568 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 26,136 miles

ADVISE # FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN. HAND BRAKE NEED ADJUSTING,N/S/F TYRE IS ON LEGAL LIMIT

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 LTP is a 1997 Ford Escort in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LTP, 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.

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What year was P107 LTP registered?

P107 LTP is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P107 LTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 LTP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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