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K8 DDK

1998 Ford Escort

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,380 mi
Last recorded70,380 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 DDK
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 70,380 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 70,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,310 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,662 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 54,660 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 50,926 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 50,926 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K8 DDK is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K8 DDK, 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 K8 DDK registered?

K8 DDK is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is K8 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 DDK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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