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P392 NHK

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,349 mi
Last recorded77,349 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 NHK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 77,349 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r sill is starting to deteriorate

oil level is overfull

Fail 30 Jun 2008 77,341 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r sill is starting to deteriorate

oil level is overfull

Pass 27 Jun 2007 72,271 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,271 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 67,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Total service brake effort passing on minimum requirement.O/S & N/S rear brake hose ferrules display surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,262 miles

Total service brake effort passing on minimum requirement.O/S & N/S rear brake hose ferrules display surface corrosion

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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P392 NHK is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P392 NHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P392 NHK registered?

P392 NHK is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P392 NHK safe to buy?

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