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R361 RWN

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

1,478 mi
Last recorded1,478 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 RWN
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 1,478 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 26 May 2009 1,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake travel

Pass 8 May 2008 92,450 miles

Advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on n/s/r chassie corroded

Advise on play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2008 92,413 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Advise on corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on n/s/r chassie corroded

Advise on play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 25 May 2007 85,019 miles

Advise on corrosion to exhaust system

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on slight corrosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

Advise on slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Advise on slight play in o/s/f antiroll bar link

Fail 23 May 2006 81,077 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Advise on wear to both rear tyres

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 81,077 miles

Advise on both rear tyres perished

Advise on handbrake lever travel

Advise on slight play in steering rack

Advise on wear to both front tyres

Advise on wear to both rear tyres

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 RWN is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RWN, 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 RWN registered?

R361 RWN is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R361 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 RWN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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