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R938 KGA

1998 Ford Escort Van

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,038 mi
Last recorded8,038 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Escort Van48,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 KGA
MakeFord
ModelEscort Van
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2009 8,038 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 2,983 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 2,960 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2007 97,799 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2006 91,475 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R938 KGA 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 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 R938 KGA, 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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R938 KGA is a 1998 Ford Escort Van, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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