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R198 PMO

1998 Ford Escor

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,105 mi
Last recorded39,105 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escor71,494 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 PMO
MakeFord
ModelEscor
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,105 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 39,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,216 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 29,188 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Escor?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 302 vehicles.

58.3%
Pass Rate
5,088
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
302
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 170
Brake pipe excessively corroded 168
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 156
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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R198 PMO is a 1998 Ford Escor in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escor models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.8% with a typical mileage of 71,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escor fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R198 PMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escor typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escor is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R198 PMO registered?

R198 PMO is a 1998 Ford Escor, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R198 PMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 PMO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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