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P384 UGH

1997 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,924 mi
Last recorded15,924 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 UGH
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corroshion next to near side rear shock but not insucure

rear wheels close to inner arches

Pass 27 Oct 2006 7,282 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 7,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

o/s/rear tyre staring to split but not down to cord.

o/s/rear wheel bearing slight noise but no play.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 97,325 miles

oil leak

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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P384 UGH 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 75%.

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 P384 UGH, 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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What year was P384 UGH registered?

P384 UGH is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P384 UGH safe to buy?

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