1997 Ford Escort 1.6L Petrol · P386 NAC
1997 Ford Escort (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 73,331 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P386 NAC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2009
- 73,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P386 NAC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Escort (P386 NAC) between October 2006 and September 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
P386 NAC Mileage History
- 10/10/200659,523 mi
- 25/10/200764,842 mi+5,319 mi
- 24/10/200869,426 mi+4,584 mi
- 30/09/200973,331 mi+3,905 mi
Average of roughly 4,644 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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