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P115 NVW

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

37,037 mi
Last recorded37,037 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP115 NVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2008 37,037 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,037 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,305 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 21,305 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 5,778 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,751 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 94,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P115 NVW is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P115 NVW, 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 P115 NVW registered?

P115 NVW is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P115 NVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P115 NVW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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