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P398 RMB

1997 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,415 mi
Last recorded77,415 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 RMB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 77,415 miles

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front to n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

fuel filter showing corrosion.

n/s/rear flexi. brake hose showing fatigue.

n/s/rear seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/rear chassis leg corroded.

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,415 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front metal brake pipes showing corrosion.

front to n/s/rear metal brake pipe showing corrosion.

fuel filter showing corrosion.

n/s/rear flexi. brake hose showing fatigue.

n/s/rear seat belt slightly frayed

o/s/rear chassis leg corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 69,510 miles

front brake pipes to brake flexi hoses started to corrode by the flexi hoses !

nearside outer sill middle section got small hole and area of corrosion !

Pass 30 May 2007 68,219 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 68,192 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 65,777 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 RMB is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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