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R102 UAO

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,510 mi
Last recorded35,510 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 UAO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 34,154 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 32,798 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 31,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 25,292 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 21,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 21,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 21,133 miles

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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R102 UAO is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R102 UAO, 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 R102 UAO registered?

R102 UAO is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R102 UAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 UAO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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