MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,857 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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battery dead
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
battery dead
both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front lower arms rear bushes starting to perish
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
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P397 VTG is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P397 VTG, 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 VTG registered?
P397 VTG is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 8 January 1997.
Is P397 VTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P397 VTG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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