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R366 ETW

1998 Ford Escort

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,820 mi
Last recorded84,820 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort63,332 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 ETW
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 84,820 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 77,042 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 77,042 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

service brake performance 55%, over 50% to pass so just passes.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 72,014 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 72,041 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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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R366 ETW is a 1998 Ford Escort in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R366 ETW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R366 ETW registered?

R366 ETW is a 1998 Ford Escort, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R366 ETW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R366 ETW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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