No, P296 GRR is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for P296 GRR?

The MOT for P296 GRR is valid and due for renewal on or before 25 October 2009.

What is the recorded mileage of P296 GRR?

The recorded mileage for P296 GRR is 20,317 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P296 GRR ULEZ compliant?

No, P296 GRR 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

1997 Ford Escort 1.4L Petrol · P296 GRR

P296 GRR

1997 Ford Escort (1.4L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1997. Recorded mileage 20,317 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD ESCORT
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 25/10/2009
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/03/2010)
Recorded Mileage: 20,317 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.4L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 25/10/2009

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/03/2010

Mileage: 20,317 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1391cc

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P296 GRR Key Findings

7 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2009
20,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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P296 GRR Mileage History

29/11/200597,215 mi
29/11/200597,215 mi
30/10/20067,430 mi-89,785 mi
26/10/200716,643 mi+9,213 mi
15/10/200819,765 mi+3,122 mi
21/10/200819,768 mi+3 mi
22/10/200920,317 mi+549 mi

Average of roughly -19,737 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

P296 GRR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 07:22

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P296 GRR) between November 2005 and October 2009.

The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 October 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)”.

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