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P108 WTG

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,676 mi
Last recorded88,676 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 WTG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2013 88,676 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear chassis legs corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 6 Mar 2013 88,676 miles

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

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

both rear chassis legs corroded not within prescribed area

Pass 9 Mar 2012 83,663 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 81,564 miles

nearside front floor to sill has very heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2010 79,378 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 77,019 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front flexible brake hoses deteriorated.

Nearside rear chassis rail heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside rear wheel baring slight noise.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades getting weak.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 74,198 miles

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

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

both front sill flanges corroded

o/s/f tyre perished

travel in handbrake

Pass 12 Mar 2007 74,972 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 69,550 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

offside back plate slightly damp

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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P108 WTG is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P108 WTG, 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 P108 WTG registered?

P108 WTG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P108 WTG safe to buy?

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