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P892 SUG

1997 Ford Escort Van

Multi-colour Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,874 mi
Last recorded39,874 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 SUG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 39,874 miles

advise n/s door handle been replaced

advise new drive shaft gaitor fitted to n/s/f

advise new wheel bearing fitted to o/s/r

advise new wishbone fitted to n/s/f

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake discs

advise slight corrosion to parts of inner and outer sills

Fail 16 Dec 2008 39,868 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 33,361 miles

advise 2x rear brake pipes from load valve to flexi hoses replaced

advise engine has oil laying about sump possible oil leak underside

advise fog light switch been replaced

advise new wishbone fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s n/s rear handbrake cables also main brake pipes been secured with zip ties

advise rear parts of 2x main brake pipes replaced

advise slight corrosion to o/s n/s front brake pipes

water leak underside engine

Fail 11 Dec 2007 33,361 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water leak underside engine

Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,903 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2006 27,893 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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P892 SUG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Multi-colour with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P892 SUG, 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 P892 SUG registered?

P892 SUG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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