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R360 WRB

1998 Ford Escort

Black Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

26,798 mi
Last recorded26,798 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 WRB
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,798 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 26,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

all chassis rails rusty and weak

both outer seals rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

small chip in windsreen

Pass 9 Aug 2007 11,099 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,099 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 6,560 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 6,555 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 18 May 2006 6,524 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 WRB is a 1998 Ford Escort in Black with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WRB, 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 WRB registered?

R360 WRB is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R360 WRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 WRB shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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