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N338 KNS

1995 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,236 mi
Last recorded110,236 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort Van45,562 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN338 KNS
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,236 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 83,332 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 81,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,186 miles

Nearside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

lower sill flanges heavely under sealed

slight play on off side steering rack rod

Pass 15 May 2006 72,698 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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N338 KNS is a 1995 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.1% with a typical mileage of 45,562 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N338 KNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N338 KNS registered?

N338 KNS is a 1995 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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