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R34 HAR

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,848 mi
Last recorded86,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 HAR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,848 miles

nearside outer sill panel starting to rust

Pass 11 Jun 2008 82,880 miles

nearside sill panel started to rust

Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,380 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 76,380 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 68,336 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 68,336 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 6,078 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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R34 HAR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 63,332 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R34 HAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R34 HAR registered?

R34 HAR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R34 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 HAR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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