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R107 LRE

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,608 mi
Last recorded4,608 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 LRE
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 4,608 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 4,448 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 97,247 miles

rear bumper cracked off-side corner.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 97,231 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

rear bumper cracked off-side corner.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 90,250 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 90,247 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 78,825 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 78,825 miles

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

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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R107 LRE is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R107 LRE, 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 R107 LRE registered?

R107 LRE is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R107 LRE safe to buy?

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