1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P398 EVV
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 3,392 miles. MOT valid until 04 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 3,392 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P398 EVV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 3,392 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P398 EVV Mileage History
- 07/11/200611,317 mi
- 07/11/200611,326 mi+9 mi
- 08/10/200781,658 mi+70,332 mi
- 08/10/200781,658 mi
- 06/10/200882,926 mi+1,268 mi
- 07/10/200882,926 mi
- 02/10/200985,292 mi+2,366 mi
- 23/08/201186,904 mi+1,612 mi
- 03/08/201290,514 mi+3,610 mi
- 06/08/201290,514 mi
- 07/08/201393,589 mi+3,075 mi
- 29/11/201393,630 mi+41 mi
- 27/03/201595,526 mi+1,896 mi
- 27/03/201595,528 mi+2 mi
- 09/04/201696,609 mi+1,081 mi
- 29/04/201797,773 mi+1,164 mi
- 01/11/2018100,003 mi+2,230 mi
- 08/08/20232,477 mi-97,526 mi
- 08/09/20232,501 mi+24 mi
- 26/09/20232,512 mi+11 mi
- 04/10/20232,539 mi+27 mi
- 24/09/20242,905 mi+366 mi
- 29/04/20252,931 mi+26 mi
- 06/05/20252,931 mi
- 22/04/20263,380 mi+449 mi
- 01/05/20263,392 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly -407 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P398 EVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P398 EVV) between November 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Suspension (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (16 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 62 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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