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R678 HDW

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,042 mi
Last recorded84,042 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 HDW
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2009 84,042 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 78,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,809 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,471 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 69,471 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside 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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R678 HDW is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R678 HDW, 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 R678 HDW registered?

R678 HDW is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R678 HDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 HDW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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