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R361 OFR

1998 Ford Escort

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,106 mi
Last recorded80,106 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 OFR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 80,106 miles

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 27 May 2010 80,095 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,449 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s and o/s outer c.v. boots deteriorated

o/s rear seat belt not inspected due to fitment of child safety seat

o/s rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Jun 2009 72,449 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both outer sills starting to corrode

front wishbone bushes deteriorated

n/s and o/s outer c.v. boots deteriorated

o/s rear seat belt not inspected due to fitment of child safety seat

o/s rear tyre cracked and slightly out of shape

Pass 3 May 2008 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsr tyre wall has cracks but no cord visable

Fail 3 May 2008 65,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr tyre wall has cracks but no cord visable

Pass 3 May 2007 59,619 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 59,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 54,772 miles

excessive travel at handbrake

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front wishbone back bush worn

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 2 May 2006 54,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

excessive travel at handbrake

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s front wishbone back bush worn

o/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

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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R361 OFR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R361 OFR, 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 R361 OFR registered?

R361 OFR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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