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R365 GGD

1998 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1392cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,127 mi
Last recorded80,127 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 GGD
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,392cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,127 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,637 miles

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

engine oil leak

slight play n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 75,579 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,305 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 56,353 miles

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

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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R365 GGD is a 1998 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,392cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R365 GGD, 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 R365 GGD registered?

R365 GGD is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R365 GGD safe to buy?

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