MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,762 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
both outer sills rusting
exhaust leak
near side rear shockabsorber leaking slightly
play in front roll-bar links
rear chassis rusting
both outer sills rusting
exhaust leak
near side rear shockabsorber leaking slightly
play in front roll-bar links
rear chassis rusting
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front shockabsorber leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Escort?
Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R358 UTH 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 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 R358 UTH, 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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How do I check the history of R358 UTH?
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What year was R358 UTH registered?
R358 UTH is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 April 1998.
Is R358 UTH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R358 UTH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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