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R361 ORR

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,891 mi
Last recorded45,891 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 ORR
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 45,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings above rear exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,368 miles

Slight twist on rear brake hoses.

fan belt worn

Fail 18 Sep 2014 4,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

fan belt worn

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,655 miles

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

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

Nearside sill generally weak.

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 38,628 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside sill generally weak.

Power steering belt deteriorating.

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,814 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 37,796 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Drivers screenwash not working.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 32,218 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside washer jet not working.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,218 miles

Handbrake requires adjusting.

Offside washer jet not working.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 27,060 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 25,393 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,874 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 20,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,110 miles

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 ORR is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R361 ORR, 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 ORR registered?

R361 ORR is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R361 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 ORR shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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