MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
battery loose in tray
both front wiper blade split
front brake discs wearing rusty and lipped
o/s/f strut damp oil
spare tyre flat
strong advice bubble rust spots stared on outer door seals
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R240 OPC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van 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 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 R240 OPC, 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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How do I check the history of R240 OPC?
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What year was R240 OPC registered?
R240 OPC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R240 OPC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R240 OPC 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.
Does R240 OPC have outstanding finance?
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