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R356 GSX

1998 Ford Escort

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,945 mi
Last recorded17,945 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2009
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

RegistrationR356 GSX
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,945 miles

both front headlights cracked

both o/s tyres near legal limit

o/s cv boot badly cracked

slight corrosion on n/s

Fail 22 Apr 2008 98,689 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 98,689 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 83,821 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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R356 GSX is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GSX, 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 R356 GSX registered?

R356 GSX is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R356 GSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 GSX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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