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P893 XTC

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,800 mi
Last recorded74,800 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP893 XTC
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 74,800 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 73,237 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 20 Nov 2017 73,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush also not damping (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower wing to sill corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 72,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower wing to sill corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front lower wheel arch has excessive corrosion

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 11 Nov 2014 67,880 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

both rear tyres wearing low 2-3mm

both sills slightly corroding

general underbody corrosion

offside rear brake pipe corroding

slight corrosion in both rear chassis legs

Pass 15 Nov 2013 65,139 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (185/60/R14 82h)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 15 Nov 2013 65,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges (185/60/R14 82h)

both rear tyres perished

front brake discs worn

nearside front top shock absorber bearing becoming stiff

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside outersill slightly corroded

offside rear shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 14 Nov 2012 62,312 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

nearside front c.v gaiter slightly perishied

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2012 62,312 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking

nearside front c.v gaiter slightly perishied

slight corrosion to both outer sills

slight corrosion to offside rear brake pipe

slight corrosion to offside rear chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2011 59,994 miles

both front c.v gaitors cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking across the tread and sidewalls

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside rear tyre cracking across the tread and sidewalls and wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2010 58,034 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 56,072 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,343 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 48,463 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 44,773 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 44,773 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P893 XTC is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P893 XTC, 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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P893 XTC is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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