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R364 EVW

1998 Ford Escort

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,911 mi
Last recorded4,911 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 EVW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 4,911 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 4,911 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door damaged

offside front tyre worn outta edge

Pass 1 Apr 2014 2,080 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 98,063 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 88,194 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,965 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 75,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 69,541 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

Pass 22 Feb 2007 61,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,656 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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R364 EVW is a 1998 Ford Escort in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R364 EVW, 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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R364 EVW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 23 January 1998.

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