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R356 FVX

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,523 mi
Last recorded44,523 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 FVX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 44,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 44,517 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,742 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake lever got long travel but still got reserve travel

Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,753 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2005 23,753 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R356 FVX is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R356 FVX, 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 R356 FVX registered?

R356 FVX is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R356 FVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 FVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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