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MRL 198F

1968 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,306 mi
Last recorded36,306 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1968 Ford Escort38,716 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 198F
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2008 36,306 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,277 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 34,248 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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MRL 198F is a 1968 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1968 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 38,716 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 MRL 198F, 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 58 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MRL 198F registered?

MRL 198F is a 1968 Ford Escort, first registered on 12 February 1968.

Is MRL 198F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRL 198F shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MRL 198F have outstanding finance?

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