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R570 AON

1998 Ford Escort Van

Multi-colour Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

18,839 mi
Last recorded18,839 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 AON
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,839 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 18,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2007 15,725 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded not leaking

genral underbody corrosion set in very borderline in places

oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Sep 2006 13,026 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2006 12,979 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Air bag light is on

Child seat fitted to passenger front seat

Corrosion on all brake pipes boarderline in places

Offside and nearside tyres both have nails in them

Play in offside steering mechanisum

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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R570 AON is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Multi-colour 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 R570 AON, 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 R570 AON registered?

R570 AON is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R570 AON safe to buy?

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