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R10 CPW

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,229 mi
Last recorded74,229 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 CPW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2012 74,229 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 74,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 65,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 47,183 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 37,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 37,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 30,440 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 30,440 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,304 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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R10 CPW is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R10 CPW, 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 R10 CPW registered?

R10 CPW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R10 CPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 CPW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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