1996 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P216 GWM
1996 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 86,438 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,438 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P216 GWM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/09/2007
- 86,438 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P216 GWM Mileage History
- 18/10/200679,151 mi
- 05/09/200786,438 mi+7,287 mi
- 05/09/200786,438 mi
Average of roughly 8,270 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P216 GWM 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 1996 Ford Escort (P216 GWM) between October 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
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