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P122 HRR

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,356 mi
Last recorded81,356 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 HRR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2012 81,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 77,866 miles

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion on main brake pipe

corrosion on sill

number plates

o/s/f wishbone front bush

wear in inner anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2010 74,772 miles

corrosion on rear of main brake pipes borderline

n/s/f shocker damp

number plate light cover

sills

Pass 13 Feb 2009 71,998 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,286 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,140 miles

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

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

high handbrake travel

o/s wing mirror slightly insecure

pinhole in f/o/s outer cv boot

slight cut in f/n/s tyre outer wall

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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P122 HRR is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P122 HRR, 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 P122 HRR registered?

P122 HRR is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P122 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 HRR 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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