MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
tested in wet conditions
both outer cv boots heavily perished,slight play in offside steering rack,nearside front lower arm rear bush starting to split from bonding.
condensation offside headlamp,nearside front tyre worn on inner edge tread 3mm,both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode,bonnet damaged,slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing.
nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey,exhaust system corroded,front discs corroded,both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode,
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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M198 LPB is a 1995 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 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 M198 LPB, 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 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was M198 LPB registered?
M198 LPB is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 17 March 1995.
Is M198 LPB safe to buy?
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