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R916 GAA

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,564 mi
Last recorded37,564 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 GAA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,564 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 37,555 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front indicator lens broken

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust boot split

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear spring hanger mounting point corroded

slight play in steering rack

steering lock/barrel faulty

steering wheel in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2007 30,931 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2007 30,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 27,325 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 27,323 miles

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

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)

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

clutch needed

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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R916 GAA 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 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R916 GAA, 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 R916 GAA registered?

R916 GAA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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