1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · R308 KNS
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- —
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R308 KNS Key Findings
- No MOT test records found for this registration
- MOT valid until 07/07/2027
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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No MOT history available
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