The road tax status for P397 GOV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P397 GOV?

The MOT for P397 GOV is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 August 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P397 GOV?

The recorded mileage for P397 GOV is 38,395 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P397 GOV ULEZ compliant?

No, P397 GOV 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

MOT Valid

1996 Ford Fiesta 1.8L Diesel · P397 GOV

P397 GOV

1996 Ford Fiesta (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31/10/1996. Recorded mileage 38,395 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027.

Make & Model: FORD FIESTA
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22/08/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 38,395 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 22/08/2027

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Mileage: 38,395 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 1753cc

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P397 GOV Key Findings

37 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
38,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
15 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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P397 GOV Mileage History

21/09/20054,121 mi
22/09/20054,121 mi
12/08/200610,202 mi+6,081 mi
25/08/200714,775 mi+4,573 mi
27/03/200817,604 mi+2,829 mi
27/03/200817,604 mi
24/04/200925,376 mi+7,772 mi
06/05/200925,376 mi
02/06/201027,158 mi+1,782 mi
02/06/201027,158 mi
08/06/201128,378 mi+1,220 mi
12/06/201229,612 mi+1,234 mi
10/06/201330,471 mi+859 mi
11/06/201330,474 mi+3 mi
25/06/201431,631 mi+1,157 mi
25/06/201431,631 mi
24/06/201532,649 mi+1,018 mi
24/06/201532,650 mi+1 mi
18/07/201633,704 mi+1,054 mi
22/07/201633,705 mi+1 mi
20/07/201734,456 mi+751 mi
21/07/201734,458 mi+2 mi
19/07/201835,171 mi+713 mi
20/07/201835,172 mi+1 mi
18/07/201935,825 mi+653 mi
18/07/201935,825 mi
21/07/202036,420 mi+595 mi
21/07/202136,874 mi+454 mi
21/07/202136,874 mi
26/07/202237,291 mi+417 mi
24/07/202337,709 mi+418 mi
24/07/202339,709 mi+2,000 mi
23/07/202437,924 mi-1,785 mi
31/07/202437,924 mi
23/07/202538,147 mi+223 mi
24/08/202638,395 mi+248 mi
24/08/202638,395 mi

Average of roughly 1,638 miles per year across 37 recorded odometer readings.

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

P397 GOV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 14:57

MOT Analysis

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37 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Fiesta (P397 GOV) between September 2005 and August 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 15 failures.

The most recent test on 24 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Bodywork (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 67 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 Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inn”; “Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.

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