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R929 UOA

1998 Ford Escort Van

Cream Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

36,382 mi
Last recorded36,382 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 UOA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,382 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 36,381 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 35,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 29,505 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

nearside bottom joint gaiter split

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,511 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 10,635 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 10,635 miles

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

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

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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R929 UOA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van in Cream with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R929 UOA, 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 R929 UOA registered?

R929 UOA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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