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GIG 3250

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,651 mi
Last recorded44,651 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 3250
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 44,651 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 44,264 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 44,134 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 43,595 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 43,595 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 43,297 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 43,297 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,297 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 43,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,287 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,958 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2007 28,096 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 28,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 23,141 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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GIG 3250 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GIG 3250, 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 GIG 3250 registered?

GIG 3250 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is GIG 3250 safe to buy?

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