MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,701 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
bolt missing from gearbox mounting
both sills starting to corrode
near side rear tyre inner side wall cut(not to cords)
How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?
Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R430 YWG is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Ford Escort Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 48,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Escort Van fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 8,850 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R430 YWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Escort Van typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Escort Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of R430 YWG?
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What year was R430 YWG registered?
R430 YWG is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R430 YWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 YWG 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.
Does R430 YWG have outstanding finance?
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