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R363 PBV

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,775 mi
Last recorded14,775 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 PBV
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,775 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

n/s/r chassis weakening

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on inner wall

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2012 14,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

both rear brake pipes starting to corrode slightly

n/s/f outer cv gaiter cracking slightly

n/s/r chassis weakening

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on inner wall

slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint

vehicle underside and components dry and showing corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2011 7,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to split

brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion

handbrake almost at end of working travel

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

radiator support corroded and weakening

vehicle underside body and components very dry and corroding

Fail 26 Sep 2011 7,139 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front outer c,v gaiters starting to split

brake pipes at rear showing slight corrosion

handbrake almost at end of working travel

o/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

radiator support corroded and weakening

vehicle underside body and components very dry and corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,799 miles

exhaust centre sec to rear silencer blowing slightly

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter starting to parish slightly

oil pressure switch leaking

Fail 26 Apr 2010 99,799 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust centre sec to rear silencer blowing slightly

o/s/f outer c.v gaiter starting to parish slightly

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,639 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 86,639 miles

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 71,638 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 71,638 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,795 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 59,795 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 48,322 miles

Cam Belt may require replacment. Check your records.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2006 48,322 miles

Cam Belt may require replacment. Check your records.

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R363 PBV is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R363 PBV, 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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R363 PBV is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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