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R356 TLD

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

28,502 mi
Last recorded28,502 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 TLD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 28,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2022 21,244 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 21,243 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2013 20,636 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,317 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 19,578 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 19,215 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 17,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,911 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 TLD is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TLD, 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 TLD registered?

R356 TLD is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R356 TLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R356 TLD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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