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P291 UPW

1996 Ford Escor

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,815 mi
Last recorded18,815 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 UPW
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2008 18,815 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 18,538 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 12,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 12,288 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 2,946 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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P291 UPW is a 1996 Ford Escor in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P291 UPW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 UPW registered?

P291 UPW is a 1996 Ford Escor, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P291 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 UPW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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