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R350 GOO

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,954 mi
Last recorded43,954 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR350 GOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,954 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 40,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

the o/s/r bumper is cracked/broken

Pass 27 May 2008 36,952 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 36,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2007 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2006 29,847 miles

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust box corroded

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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R350 GOO is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R350 GOO, 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.

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What year was R350 GOO registered?

R350 GOO is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R350 GOO safe to buy?

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