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K8 TRP

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,604 mi
Last recorded84,604 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 TRP
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides rear outer body sills heavily corrodded. nearside rear wheel arch section corrodded .nearside rear chassis section heavily corrodded .

nearside rear inner wheel arch section outside prescribed area corrodded to excess.

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,947 miles

clutch worn

corrosion at brake pipes

corrosion at front inner wheel arches

corrosion at offside front floor

corrosion at offside front roof corner

long travel at parking brake lever

oil pressure switch leaking

rear tyre pressures low

wear at nearside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 17 Nov 2010 74,146 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,146 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 69,549 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres edges worn

front no plate condition

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

petrol filter rusted

rear and offside front brake pipes rusted

sills rusting

Fail 9 Nov 2009 69,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

petrol filter rusted

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres edges worn

front no plate condition

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rear and offside front brake pipes rusted

sills rusting

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

rear sills rusted

Pass 10 Nov 2007 60,342 miles

nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

nearside sill edge rusted

Fail 10 Nov 2007 60,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre inner edge uneven wear

nearside sill edge rusted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 52,868 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 52,868 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 TRP is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K8 TRP, 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 TRP registered?

K8 TRP is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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