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R360 HGG

1998 Ford Escort

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,504 mi
Last recorded99,504 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 HGG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,504 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,297 miles

gearbox mounting worn to excess

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2008 90,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

gearbox mounting worn to excess

unable to check outer sills due to side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2007 75,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 62,610 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 62,564 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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R360 HGG is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,796cc petrol 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 R360 HGG, 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 R360 HGG registered?

R360 HGG is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R360 HGG safe to buy?

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