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R207 RCU

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,286 mi
Last recorded65,286 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 RCU
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 65,286 miles

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

vehicle corroded on rear chassis sections

Fail 18 Apr 2008 65,285 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

vehicle corroded on rear chassis sections

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,239 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 40,597 miles

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear.

Chips in windscreen.

Dampness around power steering fluid resevoir.

Front & inter exhaust sections corroding.

Fuel filler neck slightly insecure near cap end.

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint rubber bellows split.

Power steering pipe from resevoir chaffing against fuel pump pulley cover.

Rear number plate cracked.

Slight offside & nearside front brake judder.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Unable to fully check rear inner wheel arches & body condition due to full load in rear.

Fail 11 Mar 2006 40,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Chips in windscreen.

Both front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear.

Dampness around power steering fluid resevoir.

Front & inter exhaust sections corroding.

Fuel filler neck at cap end slighly insecure.

Nearside front lower suspension ball joint rubber bellows split.

Power steering pipe from resevoir starting to chaff against fuel pump pulley cover.

Slight offside & nearside front brake judder.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Unable to fully inspect rear inner sills & body condition due to full load in rear.

rear number plate cracked.

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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R207 RCU is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White 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 Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 48,682 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 R207 RCU, 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 28 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 R207 RCU registered?

R207 RCU is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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