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P114 GNU

1997 Ford Escort

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,500 mi
Last recorded70,500 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 GNU
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 18 Mar 2009 64,863 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front wiper blades

hand brake traval

rear chassis rails corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,754 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 60,744 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,501 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,878 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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P114 GNU is a 1997 Ford Escort in Gold 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 P114 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.

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What year was P114 GNU registered?

P114 GNU is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P114 GNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 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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