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R299 AWB

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,313 mi
Last recorded60,313 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 AWB
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 60,313 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 51,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 41,763 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 41,763 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alternator adjusting bracket insecure

alternator ribbed belt in poor condition

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear brake effort slightly lower than the offside

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

small split on the ends of the offside wiper blade

Fail 10 Oct 2005 37,254 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R299 AWB 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 R299 AWB, 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 R299 AWB registered?

R299 AWB is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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