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R131 GEG

1997 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,843 mi
Last recorded95,843 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Escort Van45,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 GEG
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2009 95,843 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 95,843 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 84,177 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 84,177 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 56,784 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 38,135 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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R131 GEG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.4% with a typical mileage of 45,858 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R131 GEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R131 GEG registered?

R131 GEG is a 1997 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R131 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 GEG shows 6 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.

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