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K88 ELV

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,818 mi
Last recorded11,818 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 ELV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 11,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 97,395 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 78,928 miles

dust cover split on offside front lower ball joint

front brakes slightly out of balance

parking permit in nearside swept area of windscreen

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2006 78,928 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

dust cover split on offside front lower ball joint

front brakes slightly out of balance

parking permit in nearside swept area of windscreen

slight wear in steering rack

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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K88 ELV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K88 ELV, 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 K88 ELV registered?

K88 ELV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is K88 ELV safe to buy?

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