MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
NOISE STARTING IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING.
LIMITED RESERVE TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE. †UNDER VEHICLE CENTRE HEAT SHIELD DETATCHING. †DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE MIRROR AND COVER.
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P397 SVC is a 1997 Ford Escort in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P397 SVC, 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 P397 SVC registered?
P397 SVC is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P397 SVC safe to buy?
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