No, P738 XEL is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P738 XEL?

The MOT for P738 XEL is valid and due for renewal on or before 9 July 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P738 XEL?

The recorded mileage for P738 XEL is 16,986 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P738 XEL ULEZ compliant?

No, P738 XEL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P738 XEL

P738 XEL

1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1996. Recorded mileage 16,986 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 09/07/2009
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 16,986 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 09/07/2009

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 16,986 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1391cc

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P738 XEL Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2008
16,986 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! No MOT history found

! Older vehicle

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P738 XEL Mileage History

10/07/20065,069 mi
06/07/200710,183 mi+5,114 mi
10/07/200710,193 mi+10 mi
04/07/200816,986 mi+6,793 mi

Average of roughly 6,004 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

P738 XEL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 1 Oct 2026, 15:26

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P738 XEL) between July 2006 and July 2008.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 04 July 2008 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.

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