MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
number plate letters small o/s front door hinge worn
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
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P399 CNL is a 1997 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P399 CNL, 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 P399 CNL registered?
P399 CNL is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P399 CNL safe to buy?
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