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P398 JVN

1997 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,681 mi
Last recorded61,681 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 JVN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 61,681 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

front and rear number plates deterioated

Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,681 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion on both outer sills

front and rear number plates deterioated

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,974 miles

Rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2016 58,147 miles

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis's

rear wheel arches corroded

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 3 Sep 2015 56,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 54,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 53,611 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 53,611 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r chassis corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,814 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r chassis corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2011 50,753 miles

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

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

slight wear on handbrake travel

Pass 14 Sep 2010 50,725 miles

corrosion on various brake pipes

f/number plate cracked

r/n/s wheel arch corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2010 50,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

corrosion on various brake pipes

f/number plate cracked

r/n/s wheel arch corrosion

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,468 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 48,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 45,726 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,846 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 39,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 34,922 miles

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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P398 JVN is a 1997 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P398 JVN, 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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P398 JVN is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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