MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R299 AWB safe to buy?
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