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P399 KYD

1997 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,629 mi
Last recorded20,629 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort62,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 KYD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 20,629 miles

both rear tyre walls cracking

front number plate deteriating

Fail 4 Jul 2007 20,581 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jun 2006 10,920 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2005 89,947 miles

both rear tyres cracking and accetable at time of test

centre exhaust resinating

cv boot starting tp perrish

plastic cover to centre seat belt broken but not effecting opperation

plastic inner arches fitted

slight handbrake travel

slight hesitation to engine and missfire accetable at time of test

surface corrosion and salt deposits to brake pipes and brake pipe ends

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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P399 KYD is a 1997 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P399 KYD, 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 KYD registered?

P399 KYD is a 1997 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P399 KYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 KYD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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