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R661 EOO

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 EOO
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 122,633 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2009 122,633 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,940 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,946 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,331 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 95,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s & n/s rear chassis starting to corroad

oil leak

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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R661 EOO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R661 EOO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R661 EOO registered?

R661 EOO is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R661 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 EOO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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