1996 Ford Escort 1.8L Petrol · P898 PNG
1996 Ford Escort (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 93,995 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD ESCORT
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1796cc
P898 PNG Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2009
- 93,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen 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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P898 PNG Mileage History
- 21/02/200666,557 mi
- 19/02/200775,842 mi+9,285 mi
- 19/02/200775,846 mi+4 mi
- 03/03/200882,778 mi+6,932 mi
- 05/03/200882,782 mi+4 mi
- 10/06/200993,995 mi+11,213 mi
Average of roughly 8,319 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
P898 PNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Ford Escort (P898 PNG) between February 2006 and June 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.
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