MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
front flexi ferrals corroding
o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perrished
front flexi ferrals corroding
o/s/f tyre outer wall slightly perrished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls MONITOR
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G3 PGL is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.
Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G3 PGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G3 PGL registered?
G3 PGL is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 22 August 1998.
Is G3 PGL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G3 PGL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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