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R465 OPC

1998 Ford Escort Van

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,936 mi
Last recorded46,936 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 OPC
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 46,936 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

battery tray corroded

windscreen has slight scratches

Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,332 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 43,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 39,638 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 39,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort Van?

Based on 45,183 MOT tests across 9,196 vehicles.

58.4%
Pass Rate
6,842
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
9,196
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 8,850
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,371
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,201
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,763
Registration plate lamp not working 3,515
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R465 OPC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Red 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 R465 OPC, 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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What year was R465 OPC registered?

R465 OPC is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 27 July 1998.

Is R465 OPC safe to buy?

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