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P337 CRG

1997 Ford Escort Van

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,577 mi
Last recorded55,577 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 CRG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 55,577 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2007 55,577 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jul 2006 54,525 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch worn

front number plate cracked

under body corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2006 54,522 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

clutch worn

front number plate cracked

under body corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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P337 CRG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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 P337 CRG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P337 CRG registered?

P337 CRG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 28 May 1997.

Is P337 CRG safe to buy?

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