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P689 CDV

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,312 mi
Last recorded50,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP689 CDV
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2008 50,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 47,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2007 47,412 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,455 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split on ends

front windscreen scratched

interior mirror missing

offside rear tyre side walls perished

small hole in offside rear boot floor

Fail 30 Mar 2006 43,455 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front wipers split on ends

front windscreen scratched

interior mirror missing

offside rear tyre side walls perished

screw in offside front tyre

small hole in offside rear boot floor

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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P689 CDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 45,858 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 Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P689 CDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P689 CDV registered?

P689 CDV is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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