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R107 XRA

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,664 mi
Last recorded75,664 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 XRA
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,664 miles

engine running rough on tickover

Fail 19 Feb 2009 75,375 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 69,831 miles

Handbrake nearly out of reserve travel

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 66,421 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 61,525 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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R107 XRA is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R107 XRA, 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 XRA registered?

R107 XRA is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R107 XRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 XRA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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