MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brakes binding very slightly
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
both side sills showing signs of corrosion
steering rack has slight freeplay in nearside inner joint
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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R361 OTA is a 1998 Ford Escort in Red with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 OTA, 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 OTA registered?
R361 OTA is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R361 OTA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R361 OTA shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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