MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advisorys as proir mot
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
corrosion and heavy greasing on main and rear brake pipes borderline
floors to sill
front disc's
number plate light cover
corrosion on floor to sills borderline
corrosion on front brake pipes
corrosion on sills borderline
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R101 XWG is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R101 XWG, 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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How do I check the history of R101 XWG?
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What year was R101 XWG registered?
R101 XWG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 May 1998.
Is R101 XWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R101 XWG 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 R101 XWG have outstanding finance?
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