1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Diesel · P698 HEM
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 73,862 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/08/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1753cc
P698 HEM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/08/2007
- 73,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P698 HEM Mileage History
- 10/07/200773,839 mi
- 21/08/200773,862 mi+23 mi
- 21/08/200773,862 mi
Average of roughly 200 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P698 HEM 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 (P698 HEM) between July 2007 and August 2007.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2007 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”.
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