1997 Ford Escort 1.3L Petrol · P614 NSG
1997 Ford Escort (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 8,259 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 8,259 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1299cc
P614 NSG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2007
- 8,259 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P614 NSG Mileage History
- 02/03/200698,001 mi
- 06/03/200698,003 mi+2 mi
- 10/04/20078,259 mi-89,744 mi
Average of roughly -81,133 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P614 NSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P614 NSG) between March 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 April 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)”.
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