MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
N/S cv boot slight misting.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P260 VGG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 45,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P260 VGG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of P260 VGG?
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What year was P260 VGG registered?
P260 VGG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 14 April 1997.
Is P260 VGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P260 VGG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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