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OIL 8648

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

66,093 mi
Last recorded66,093 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOIL 8648
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2011 66,093 miles

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

both front outer sills & n/s/r chassis leg rusted/holed-not in prescribed areas

general corrosion underside

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,093 miles

both front outer sills & n/s/r chassis leg rusted/holed-not in prescribed areas

general corrosion underside

Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,771 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 57,771 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 53,429 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 53,426 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2008 44,104 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 44,103 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

screen crack on n/s just within tolerances

Pass 5 May 2007 33,343 miles

o/s/f & n/s/r wheels have flat spots.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 18,954 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 18,954 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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OIL 8648 is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 OIL 8648, 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 OIL 8648 registered?

OIL 8648 is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is OIL 8648 safe to buy?

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