MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,653 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
corrosion started in various parts underside
corrosion started in various parts underside
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
passenger side rear chassis starting to corrode over rear axle
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
fuel pump noisy
handbrake cable worn
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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R35 TKV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 R35 TKV, 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 R35 TKV registered?
R35 TKV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R35 TKV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R35 TKV 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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