MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL CORRODED AT LOWER LIP.
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
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N491 LGO is a 1996 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.6% with a typical mileage of 45,681 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 N491 LGO, 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 30 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 N491 LGO registered?
N491 LGO is a 1996 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 5 June 1996.
Is N491 LGO safe to buy?
The MOT history for N491 LGO 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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